Winchester Camerata Classical Concert

Program

Die Fledermaus Overture Johann Strauss II Concerto for Two Violins J. S. Bach (Soloists: David Blunt Matt Crockett) Bachianas Brasilieras No. 5 Aria (Cantilena) Heitor Villa-Lobos Three Pieces from Masquerade Suite Aram Khachaturian Prelude (from Suite Op. 13) Henryk Pachulski Serenade for Strings (Op. 48) Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

The Winchester Camerata is a string orchestra that was founded by Louise Woods in 2011 with conductor Andrew Moore and leader David Blunt to offer the opportunity for experienced local players to explore some of the extensive string repertoire, passing over 100 different pieces so far. The list of composers spans Bartok, Elgar, Grieg, Holst, Shostakovitch, Tchaikovsky and Vaughan-Williams, and some lesser-known such as Amy Beach, Lily Boulanger, Jean Francaix and Nino Rota. The Camerata’s twice-yearly concerts have become a noted feature of the Winchester music calendar. It has worked with distinguished soloists, as well as providing an opportunity for younger performers starting out on their career. It has performed at both the Winchester Festival and the Winchester Chamber Music Festival. With its entirely voluntary structure and funded only by ticket sales, the Camerata has happily been able to support a range of local charities.

Andrew Moore studied orchestral conducting, violin and organ at the Royal Academy of Music. He is a composer, an arranger, and also a catholic priest.