La Camerata has established itself as a significant cultural institution and is invariably praised by the press for its numerous activities which include: first performances of Greek and foreign composers; commissioning Greek composers to write new works; presenting composers unknown to the Greek public; hosting internationally renowned artists; promoting young artists; giving concerts and performances both countrywide and abroad, in England, Italy, Belgium, Austria, Cyprus; making recordings; holding lectures and workshops... In 1996 the orchestra was awarded the Music Prize of the Union of Greek Critics.
Besides performing in the Athens Concert Hall, participating in operas and in productions of occasional nature, like playing religious music for Christmas and Easter, the orchestra has embarked on a nationwide "Musical Tour": a three-year artistic and educational programme including concerts all over Greece.
C.D.'s recorded by La Camerata include a double one compiling works by Beethoven, Shostakovich and Skalkottas (BMG/RCA). In 1998 the orchestra inaugurated its collaboration with Agora record company. Five C.D.'s are launched into the market comprising works by Mikroutsikos, Mendelssohn, Saint-Saens / Hindemith, Skalkottas / Sicilianos and Martinu / Honegger.
Artistic Director Alexandros Myrat
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