The Orchestra

Our musicians

Our orchestra give us sound, excitement and creativity, making Manchester Camerata the innovative ensemble it is today.

Music Director

Gábor Takács-Nagy

There’s a real trust between myself and the musicians, and with this comes an openness to taking risks – creative risks that help us achieve the unimaginable. The composer feels an emotion and finds the notes for it – we performers have to find the spiritual values behind each note. This drives me musically – I am not a genius but hopefully have antennas to them.

Leader

Caroline Pether

Associate Leader

Katie Stillman

Violins

Caroline Pether Leader ⁴
Katie Stillman Associate Leader ³
Will Newell Principal 2^nd violin
Anthony Banks ¹
Gemma Bass
Catherine Landen
Sophie Mather ⁶
Rebecca Thompson
Sarah Whittingham
Vacancy
Vacancy

Violas

Alex Mitchell Principal
Rachel Jones
Vacancy
Vacancy

Cellos

Hannah Roberts Principal
Barbara Grunthal
Graham Morris
Vacancy

Double Basses

Daniel Storer Principal ¹
Diane Clarke

Flutes

Amina Hussain Principal
Sarah Whewell

Oboes

Rachael Clegg Principal
Mary Gilbert

Clarinets

Fiona Cross Principal
Lynne Fell

Bassoons

Ben Hudson Principal
Rachel Whibley

Horns

Naomi Atherton Principal
Mark Bennett

Trumpets

Tracey Redfern Principal
Pete Mainwaring

Timpani

Vacancy

Percussion

Janet Fulton Principal ²

Musician Sponsors:

¹ Kathy Arundale (Anthony Banks & Daniel Storer)
² John Caine (Janet Fulton)
³ Stephen & Gerry Dauncey (Katie Stillman)
⁴ Penny & John Early (Caroline Pether)
⁴ Michael Grindrod & Kathleen Baker (Caroline Pether)
⁵ Gill Williamson (Sophie Mather)

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