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'''Manchester Camerata''' is a British chamber [[orchestra]] based in [[Manchester]], [[England]]. The orchestra was founded in the 1971–1972 season. A sub-group from the orchestra, the Manchester Camerata Ensemble, specialises in chamber music performances. |
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The orchestra's primary concert venue is The [[Bridgewater Hall]]. It also presents concerts at the [[Royal Northern College of Music]]. In addition, the orchestra gives run-out and residency concerts in various cities in the North of England, including [[Kingston upon Hull]], [[Sheffield]], [[Leeds]], [[Kendal]], [[Whitby]], [[Keswick, Cumbria|Keswick]], [[Bradford]], [[Stamford, Lincolnshire|Stamford]], [[Crewe]], [[Colne]], [[Stafford]] and [[Ulverston]]. The orchestra appeared annually at the [[Rasiguères]] Festival of Music and Wine, held near [[Perpignan]], France, which [[Moura Lympany]] established in 1981.<ref>{{cite news | title=Dame Moura Lympany (obituary) | url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/1486756/Dame-Moura-Lympany.html | work=Telegraph | date=31 March 2005 | accessdate=2009-12-25}}</ref> |
The orchestra's primary concert venue is The [[Bridgewater Hall]]. It also presents concerts at the [[Royal Northern College of Music]]. In addition, the orchestra gives run-out and residency concerts in various cities in the North of England, including [[Kingston upon Hull]], [[Sheffield]], [[Leeds]], [[Kendal]], [[Whitby]], [[Keswick, Cumbria|Keswick]], [[Bradford]], [[Stamford, Lincolnshire|Stamford]], [[Crewe]], [[Colne]], [[Stafford]] and [[Ulverston]]. The orchestra appeared annually at the [[Rasiguères]] Festival of Music and Wine, held near [[Perpignan]], France, which [[Moura Lympany]] established in 1981.<ref>{{cite news | title=Dame Moura Lympany (obituary) | url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/1486756/Dame-Moura-Lympany.html | work=Telegraph | date=31 March 2005 | accessdate=2009-12-25}}</ref> |
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Gavin Reid became general manager of the orchestra in 2002. Past principal conductors of the orchestra have included [[Szymon Goldberg]], [[Nicholas Braithwaite]], and Sachio Fujioka. Braithwaite had also been principal guest conductor of the orchestra from 1977 to 1984. [[Nicholas Kraemer]] is currently the orchestra's principal guest conductor. Since 2001, [[Douglas Boyd]] has served as principal conductor of the orchestra. Boyd is scheduled to conclude his Manchester tenure after the 2010-2011 season. In March 2010, the orchestra announced the appointment of [[Gábor Takács-Nagy]] as the orchestra's next music director, effective September 2011.<ref>{{cite press release | url=http://www.manchestercamerata.co.uk/news/g-bor-tak-cs-nagy-for-camerata-post | title=Gábor Takács-Nagy for Camerata post | publisher=Manchester Camerata | date=10 March 2010 | accessdate=2010-05-06}}</ref> |
Gavin Reid became general manager of the orchestra in 2002. Past principal conductors of the orchestra have included [[Szymon Goldberg]], [[Nicholas Braithwaite]], and Sachio Fujioka. Braithwaite had also been principal guest conductor of the orchestra from 1977 to 1984. [[Nicholas Kraemer]] is currently the orchestra's principal guest conductor. Since 2001, [[Douglas Boyd]] has served as principal conductor of the orchestra. Boyd is scheduled to conclude his Manchester tenure after the 2010-2011 season. In March 2010, the orchestra announced the appointment of [[Gábor Takács-Nagy]] as the orchestra's next music director, effective September 2011.<ref>{{cite press release | url=http://www.manchestercamerata.co.uk/news/g-bor-tak-cs-nagy-for-camerata-post | title=Gábor Takács-Nagy for Camerata post | publisher=Manchester Camerata | date=10 March 2010 | accessdate=2010-05-06}}</ref> In July 2010, Manchester Camerata unveiled their new leader: Venezuelan/Italian violinist, Giovanni Guzzo. <ref>http://www.manchestercamerata.co.uk/news/manchester-camerata-unveils-new-leader</ref> |
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Principal funding for the orchestra comes from the [[Arts Council England]] and the [[Association of Greater Manchester Authorities]]. The orchestra has encountered financial difficulties during its history, running up a deficit of £120,000 into the early 2000s. In 2002, the orchestra received stabilisation funding of £345,000 from the Arts Council to retire its debts.<ref>{{cite news | author=Rachel Pugh | title=Camerata has something to say | url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/entertainment/music/classical_and_opera/s/65/65363_camerata_has_something_to_say.html | work=Manchester Evening News | date=15 August 2003 | accessdate=2008-07-12}}</ref> |
Principal funding for the orchestra comes from the [[Arts Council England]] and the [[Association of Greater Manchester Authorities]]. The orchestra has encountered financial difficulties during its history, running up a deficit of £120,000 into the early 2000s. In 2002, the orchestra received stabilisation funding of £345,000 from the Arts Council to retire its debts.<ref>{{cite news | author=Rachel Pugh | title=Camerata has something to say | url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/entertainment/music/classical_and_opera/s/65/65363_camerata_has_something_to_say.html | work=Manchester Evening News | date=15 August 2003 | accessdate=2008-07-12}}</ref> |
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==Sponsorship== |
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In addition to long term support from engineering firm Haden Freeman Limited, in 2009, [[UKFast]] signed a sponsorship agreement with Manchester Camerata as a sponsor.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.manchestercamerata.co.uk/supportus/corporate-partners | title=UKFast partners with Manchester Camerata | publisher= Manchester Camerata}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
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* [http://www.manchestercamerata.com/ Official homepage of the Manchester Camerata] |
* [http://www.manchestercamerata.com/ Official homepage of the Manchester Camerata] |
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* [http://www.ukfast.co.uk/ |
* [http://www.ukfast.co.uk/ UKFast - Manchester Camerata sponsor] |
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* [http://www.hadenfreeman.com/ Haden Freeman - Manchester Camerata sponsor] |
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Revision as of 16:03, 29 July 2010
Manchester Camerata is a British chamber orchestra based in Manchester, England. The orchestra was founded in the 1971–1972 season. A sub-group from the orchestra, the Manchester Camerata Ensemble, specialises in chamber music performances.
The orchestra's primary concert venue is The Bridgewater Hall. It also presents concerts at the Royal Northern College of Music. In addition, the orchestra gives run-out and residency concerts in various cities in the North of England, including Kingston upon Hull, Sheffield, Leeds, Kendal, Whitby, Keswick, Bradford, Stamford, Crewe, Colne, Stafford and Ulverston. The orchestra appeared annually at the Rasiguères Festival of Music and Wine, held near Perpignan, France, which Moura Lympany established in 1981.[1]
Gavin Reid became general manager of the orchestra in 2002. Past principal conductors of the orchestra have included Szymon Goldberg, Nicholas Braithwaite, and Sachio Fujioka. Braithwaite had also been principal guest conductor of the orchestra from 1977 to 1984. Nicholas Kraemer is currently the orchestra's principal guest conductor. Since 2001, Douglas Boyd has served as principal conductor of the orchestra. Boyd is scheduled to conclude his Manchester tenure after the 2010-2011 season. In March 2010, the orchestra announced the appointment of Gábor Takács-Nagy as the orchestra's next music director, effective September 2011.[2] In July 2010, Manchester Camerata unveiled their new leader: Venezuelan/Italian violinist, Giovanni Guzzo. [3]
Principal funding for the orchestra comes from the Arts Council England and the Association of Greater Manchester Authorities. The orchestra has encountered financial difficulties during its history, running up a deficit of £120,000 into the early 2000s. In 2002, the orchestra received stabilisation funding of £345,000 from the Arts Council to retire its debts.[4]
Principal Conductors
- Szymon Goldberg (1977–1979)
- Nicholas Braithwaite (1984–1991)
- Sachio Fujioka (1995–2000)
- Douglas Boyd (2001-present)
Leadership
The Manchester Camerata board of directors is driven by Chairman is Geoffrey Shindler OBE, and chief executive Bob Riley. In May 2010 Lawrence Jones joined the board of directors of the Manchester Camerata to help the orchestra reach a wider audience via the Internet.[5]
Sponsorship
In addition to long term support from engineering firm Haden Freeman Limited, in 2009, UKFast signed a sponsorship agreement with Manchester Camerata as a sponsor.[6]
References
- ^ "Dame Moura Lympany (obituary)". Telegraph. 31 March 2005. Retrieved 2009-12-25.
- ^ "Gábor Takács-Nagy for Camerata post" (Press release). Manchester Camerata. 10 March 2010. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
- ^ http://www.manchestercamerata.co.uk/news/manchester-camerata-unveils-new-leader
- ^ Rachel Pugh (15 August 2003). "Camerata has something to say". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 2008-07-12.
- ^ "Lawrence Jones Joins Manchester Camerata Board". UKPRWIRE.
- ^ "UKFast partners with Manchester Camerata". Manchester Camerata.