CAMERATA EUROPÆA (CE) encourages the dialogue between European countries through the universal language of music, offering insight into the cultural treasures of Europe today. The European motto Unity in Diversity can hardly be so well observed and understood as within the culture of classical music. CE explores together with its audiences the extraordinary diversity and depth of European culture, while celebrating the ideals of harmony and unity, which will always be the essence of the EU. more
Love is the highest virtue of all; it is deep, true and absolute. It can lift us to heaven, strengthen us, make us invulnerable. While death overshadows all the worries of life, love outlasts earthly life with an eternity of its own, and according to Goethe, “life is love, and its life-spirit”.
Inspired and moved by the ideas of Greek philosophers and poets about the four different kinds of love (Eros, Philia, Storge and Agape), Camerata Europæa presents its program l.o.v.e., debuting a musical and cinematic journey into the known and unknown oceans of love … more
New perceptions, new morals, new technologies, and ultimately a whole new world, shape modern man. With the progress of science and the evolution of technology, man has comprehended previously unimaginable concepts, marking great and admirable achievements.
I live . love . fight . fail . survive . I, a human being, want to be heard and seen. In a fusion of music, film and performance, Camerata Europæa presents moments of daily life. more
It seems to us important in turbulent and uncertain times like the present to stimulate and encourage thoughts about life and time, as well as about the future, the present, the past, the relativity theory, by acting and reacting.
Time is life, love, knowledge and art. “Time is very slow for those who are waiting for something; very quick for those who are afraid; very long for those who complain; very short for those who celebrate; but for those who love, time is eternity”. (Henry van Dyke) more
Odyssey represents the long journey and the adventurous wandering into the inner self. A walk on the path of self-knowledge and perception. The return becomes a quest of the lost time, of the doubts and of the wounded emotions. The homecoming turns to be the allegory of life towards revelation and human failure. The original music lies at the heart of the program and embraces all other elements, such as visuals and performance. more
Who do I want to be? What kind of world do I want to live in? These are all questions holding true to the head word utopia. However, when concerning oneself with ideal visions, one cannot circumvent their counterparts. One would be talking about a world and a society deviating from utopia that finds itself in a constant state of unrest. Right and wrong, good and evil, light and darkness – our life consists of opposites. Camerata Europæa meets and explores all these worlds and new forms of reality as part of the innovative Festival of Culture. more
Gender issues in the orchestra 'A rethink is necessary'
Interview with the conductor Maria Makraki: Gender parity takes time and political support (by Antje Roeßler)
Elias Canetti remarked decades ago: 'There is no more vivid expression of power than the activity of a conductor.' Conducting is still mostly a male domain. Only a few women are leaders in professional orchestras. How far are we with equality at the conducting desk? A conversation with Maria Makraki, conductor of the Berlin-based Camerata Europæa. more
The European situation with its current crisis and problems inspired Camerata Europæa to create programs with the intention to overcome and to break down boundaries. With an interdisciplinary approach the extensive program of CE stages the encounter and fusion of music, art, performance, new media and improvisation. Concerts, movies, exhibitions, interpretations, workshops and panels subserve both the audience and the artists to gain innovative impressions and discover new excitingly facets for oneself.
The movie ‘BORDERLESS’ by Thobile Maphanga was produced for the Festival of Culture of the CE. It shows interviews with young south africans of different backgrounds and age. They are asked about their understanding of borders and the term "borderless". more
‘Metamorphoses’ symbolise a transformation and change that is closely related to the concept of time. In the Metamorphoses there is a connection between logic and fantasy, you can find allegories behind the stories, but also the ulterior motive of the respective actions. The aim is to show a musical transformation/transfiguration and thereby create an exciting dialogue between artists, audience and the various disciplines. The joint interaction creates an interdisciplinary process in which a joint metamorphosis takes place. more
CE inspires! Based on our recent approach, we not only focus on European music, but also on the connection between different genres by merging music and art. Within the Camerata Europæa (CE) programmes, music, art, culture, and lifestyle each find their own and unique place. By emphasizing the cultural dialogue we facilitate the access to art and music in our daily lives. The diverse events take the audience on an experimental and innovative journey through European cultures and artists, who enrich our lives with their charism and take an influence on our environment, are portrayed. Additionally, our calendar now presents – next to the CE-concerts, which are committed to the issues addressed by the European Agenda for Culture – selected events with European contexts. more