Archive
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Manchester Camerata receives vital grant from HM Government’s Culture Recovery Fund.
Manchester Camerata receives vital grant from HM Government’s Culture Recovery Fund. We are... Read More
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Manchester Camerata announce new Leader and Associate Leader
We are happy to announce we have appointed a new Leader in Caroline Pether, and Associate Leader in ... Read More
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An update from Camerata in the Community
Hello friends! Hope everyone is keeping well. Here is a quick update on what our Camerata in the C... Read More
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Janet Fulton & The Royal Philharmonic Society
Pow! My, are we lucky to work with some incredible people here at Manchester Camerata, none more so... Read More
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Mini Music Makers Series One
We now have a full 10 episodes on our YouTube channel, which have been watched and shared over 4000... Read More
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Why Do We Exist? – Bob’s Blog , A message from our CEO Bob Riley.
Over recent months this question has focused us even more on making music that really matters to pe... Read More
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Q & A with Sven Helbig
Last week we shone a spotlight on our collaborative re-interpretation of Mozart’s Gran Partita wi... Read More
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Let’s Push Things Forward >>>
Here at Manchester Camerata we’re always looking at ways to push our art form further and engage w... Read More
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Isolation expert – A conversation with our violinist Caroline Pether.
Several hundred years ago at the beginning of 2020 (the time before Covid-19) our Co-Leader Violini... Read More
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“Never lose faith in music’s gigantic power” – An interview with Jean-Efflam Bavouzet
We are amazingly fortunate here at Manchester Camerata to be able to collaborate with some incredib... Read More
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Mini Music Makers
Covid-19 has changed everyone's world in the last few weeks. We extend our thoughts to you and your... Read More
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5 Quick Questions with Jess Gillam!
You must be living under a saxophone shaped rock in classical music land to not have heard of the i... Read More
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Principal Flute Amina Cunningham qualifies as trained Music Therapist
Amina at one of our Camerata in the Community workshops We are extremely lucky with the calibre ... Read More
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Manchester Cultural Award Winners!
Manchester Culture Awards 2019 by Manchester Council at Manchester Central Conference Centre. Pict... Read More
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We’re hiring…
Manchester Camerata – ‘Britain’s most adventurous orchestra’ – is looking for an exceptio... Read More
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Manchester Camerata plays Twin Peaks
An evening of mystery, intrigue and cherry pie cocktails Thursday 31 October, 2019, 7.30 pm, Yes... Read More
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A week in the life of an orchestra. From Lewis Capaldi to Mozart, Manchester Camerata redefines what an orchestra can do
Manchester Camerata’s activity knows no bounds. In one week they presented an extraordi... Read More
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The ‘In the Moment’ Benefits of Music for People with Dementia Overview of Research
Music is the most commonly accessed arts-based activity for people living with dementia. Music ... Read More
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Maintaining the music of life
Interview with Bob Riley, Chief Executive of Manchester Camerata Article originally published b... Read More
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Redefining the lives of people living with dementia
Article originally published by Didsbury Magazine Aug 2019 here There are currently over 21,... Read More
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Power of Partnership – Clearwater International helps kids learn through music
Sarah McMurdo, Finance Director of Clearwater International, one of Camerata’s much valued sponso... Read More
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Album of the Week Classic FM
We are delighted to have been album of the week on John Suchet's morning show for Classic FM during... Read More
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Album of the Week The Sunday Times
Our recently released recording of Mozart's Piano Concertos No's 20 and 21 with the Overture to Don... Read More
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Introducing Dementia Voices: an immersive piece by Manchester Camerata raising awareness of young onset dementia
This brand-new theatre piece has been created through a programme of public engagement and creative... Read More
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And now a word from our sponsors: Total UK Ltd – Music raising awareness of climate change
Below, our friends from Total UK Ltd discuss the importance of setting an example for the next gene... Read More
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Congratulations to Dr. Robyn Dowlen on Receiving her PhD on Improving the Lives of People Living with Dementia Through Music
Here’s what Robyn has to say about her new title: ‘I was awarded my PhD titled “The ‘In ... Read More
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QUEER AS FOLK ANNIVERSARY SHOW CANCELLED FOLLOWING DEATH OF PROMOTER
A message from Anne and Paul Darcy, Carl Darcy’s Mum and Dad: “It is with a very heavy heart... Read More
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The Friends of Joy – Manchester Camerata in Budapest
Some highlights from a Hungarian review on our recent visit to Budapest. Link to full review below ... Read More
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Manchester Camerata and maverick composer Laura Bowler combine to tackle the issue of climate change
HOME is premiering a new immersive show exploring society's destructive relationship with the plane... Read More
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Clubbing crossover Hacienda Classical announced to play Forest Live at Bedgebury, Kent
DJs who shaped the original Hacienda club sound will perform a Forest Live gig in Kent this summer.... Read More
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Classically Yours – Premieres: January’s new music, Laura Bowler
‘The one aspect I’m very sure of was the sensation of being on another planet,’ says Lau... Read More
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BBC Music Magazine – Energetic Mozart up there with the very best
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The Lowry, Clod Ensemble and Manchester Camerata Invite You to Take Part in a Workshop Exploring the Best Practice of Working Alongside Vulnerable People in the Community
Expanding your skill set to include workshop delivery and engagement projects is a great way for yo... Read More
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Manchester Camerata Presents Dementia Voices: A Wellcome Trust Programme Raising Awareness of Young Onset Dementia
Over 18 months, younger people living with dementia, musicians and theatre makers from Greater Manch... Read More
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Manchester Camerata and ForViva Housing Association Announce Partnership on ‘Music in Mind’ Project for People Living with Dementia
Manchester Camerata have partnered with social purpose organisation, ForViva, to create music wi... Read More
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“Peter Hook & Manchester Camerata Present Joy Division Orchestrated” is a sell-out success!
The special date at the Royal Albert Hall is sold out and promises to be a night to remember. Celebr... Read More
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Monthly Music & Art Sessions- Get involved in our exciting new project
Join us in a monthly project exploring music and visual arts in a supportive and creative environmen... Read More
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Learning about Life – Allied Irish Bank (GB) get creative at Webster Primary School
Mairead Dolan and Tony Kelly from Camerata sponsor, Allied Irish Bank (GB), recently swapped the wor... Read More
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Manchester Camerata CEO Bob Riley Talks ‘Music In Mind’
I wanted to tell you about my visit to Stalybridge today, where we work with Tameside Public health ... Read More
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Cumbria Calling – ‘Tales Of Eden’
Since February of this year, Camerata practitioners have been working on a creative project in assoc... Read More
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RPS Award Winners
Orchestras Live in partnership with East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Manchester Camerata an... Read More
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Known Pleasures – Deaf Joe
Reclusive Edinburgh-based Irish musician and producer Deaf Joe has released various singles, EPs and... Read More
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Schools Performance on International Women’s Day Concert
Throughout January and February, Camerata in the Community delivered a project in celebration of Int... Read More
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Camerata In The Community And The Big Friendly Giant
Throughout January and February, Camerata in the Community are delivering a project based on the sto... Read More
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Judith Watson – Honorary Life Patron
We are delighted to announce that Judith is becoming an Honorary Life Patron of Manchester Camer... Read More
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A Statement On Classically Smiths
As a Manchester orchestra, we were naturally delighted to be asked to take part in the Classically S... Read More
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Known Pleasures – Paul Caine
This edition of Known Pleasures come to us from Paul Caine, Managing Director of Trust IV. Paul is a... Read More
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Camerata In The Community – Journey To Home
From September to December 2017, our Camerata in the Community team are working alongside Mosscare S... Read More
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Known Pleasures – PROSE
PROSE and Manchester Camerata are performing together on the 9th December at Band on the Wall. A ban... Read More
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Known Pleasures – Paul Heathcote MBE
Celebrity chef and Manchester legend Paul Heathcote MBE gives us his list of tracks that he's listen... Read More