Camerata Notturna

Camerata Notturna is a distinguished chamber orchestra founded in the fall of 2006, known for its unique blend of amateur and professional musicians. The ensemble is characterized by its members' diverse backgrounds and achievements in both the musical and non-musical spheres. The professional contingent of the orchestra includes musicians with notable solo performances with prestigious ensembles such as the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Baden-Baden Philharmonic. They have held esteemed positions like concertmaster with the Curtis Symphony Orchestra, the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, and the Yale Philharmonia. Their wide-ranging experiences also encompass performances and recordings with celebrated artists across various music genres, including Jay-Z, Kanye West, Lenny Kravitz, and Sufjan Stevens. The professional musicians in Camerata Notturna have been lauded with top prizes at significant international competitions, including the Irving M. Klein, Concert Artists Guild, and Fischoff competitions. They are also esteemed educators, serving on the faculties of respected institutions such as the Yellow Barn Music Festival, the Bloomingdale School of Music, Kinhaven Music School, and the Opus 118 Harlem Violin Program. Their orchestral experiences are extensive, with performances as members of world-class orchestras like the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Symphonica Toscanini, the BBC Scottish Symphony, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, the Hong Kong Philharmonic, and the Berlin Philharmonic. Camerata Notturna further enhances its roster by inviting guest musicians from leading ensembles, including the Cleveland Orchestra, the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, and the Daedalus and Johannes String Quartets. The orchestra's amateur members are equally accomplished, with a history of solo performances with orchestras such as the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Tchaikovsky Chamber Orchestra, among others. They have been recognized in national and international competitions and have held leadership positions in various prestigious youth and university orchestras. Their talents extend beyond music into professions like academia, arts administration, consulting, finance, law, medicine, and software, with affiliations to organizations such as Accenture, Calvin Klein, Carnegie Hall, Citigroup, and Rockefeller University. Camerata Notturna's repertoire is an eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary chamber orchestra works. The orchestra has a commitment to presenting premieres of new compositions, having performed or planned performances of works by composers such as Kurt Atterberg, Dan Coleman, Chen Yi, Chester Biscardi, Huang Ruo, Adam Silverman, Augusta Read Thomas, and Dalit Warshaw. The orchestra has also collaborated with eminent artists like pianist Gilbert Kalish, cellist Colin Carr, clarinetist Anthony McGill, violinist Stefan Jackiw, and members of the Silk Road Ensemble. The orchestra's dedication to music and the chamber orchestra repertoire is the unifying force for its members, driving their impassioned performances and continual exploration of both classic and avant-garde works. Despite its relatively recent inception, Camerata Notturna has established itself as a vibrant and dynamic force within the musical community.