About the Orchestra

The Winchester Camerata is a string orchestra 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 – 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 in their careers. 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 and an arranger, perhaps best known for his liturgical and organ music.