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The ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Camerata
The ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Camerata is a chamber ensemble comprised of members of the string program at ÐÓ°É´«Ã½, an intensive program of instruction started by James Alexander in 2007.Ìý Currently attracting students from all over the world, the ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Camerata performs without conductor and its repertoire ranges from Baroque to Modern. The ensemble traveled to Brazil in 2015 where it was featured as Orchestra-in-Residence at the prestigious International Music Festival of Santa Catarina (FEMUSC) in Jaraguá do Sul.
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2024-2025 Members
Violins: Carlos Cid, Isadora Candida Moreira, Luhan Lucena, Eurico Cosme Neto, Ivo Gomes, Abraham Santos FernandezÌý
Violas: Luiz da Silva, Luanderson Ferreira, Abraham Ruiz
Cellos:ÌýMiqueias Santana, Luan Santa Clara, Rafael Moreira
James Alexander, Director
Recent and Past Guest Artists:
- Benita Dzhurkova (Violin, Miami/Bulgaria)
- Emilian Dascal (Viola, Romania)
- Charles Castleman (Violin, University of Miami)
- Alex Klein (Former Principal Oboe, Chicago Symphony Orchestra)
- Dennis Parker (Cello, Louisiana State University)
- Christiano Rodrigues, (Violin, Washington State University)Ìý
- Martin Merker (Cello; Camerata Bern, Offenberg String Trio)
- Crispin Ward (Conductor, University of Chichester)
- Maria Di Cavalcanti (Piano; Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro)
- Raul Gomez (Conductor, Metropolitan Youth Orchestra)
- Ronaldo Cadeu (Guitar; Universidade do Estado de Minas Gerais)