Peabody Camerata
Founded and conducted by Gene Young, this all-volunteer student ensemble performs four concerts each season in Peabody's elegant Leith Symington Griswold Hall. Repertoire for the Peabody Camerata ranges from the classics of 20th Century chamber music to brand new pieces enjoying their world premiere, in styles which run the gamut of modern musical expression. From serialism and art songs, to minimalism and experimental music, the Peabody Camerata plays it all and everything in between - even jazz and rock music have found their way into Camerata programs.
The Peabody Camerata is an elective course for credit offered by the Peabody Conservatory, and its members are selected on the basis of auditions that occur each fall, although auditions are sometimes waived for instrumentalists who have already demonstrated their excellence with other Peabody ensembles. Occasionally additional members are recruited for specific musical needs that cannot be met by the Camerata's core personnel. Rehearsals take place on Saturday mornings, so the personal committment to contemporary music and to the ensemble itself is an essential requirement of all members.
Concerts of the Peabody Camerata are informal, relaxed, intimate affairs, and usually include remarks and anecdotes from Maestro Young which help the audience to better understand and appreciate individual composers and their music. These concerts are also free, but seating is limited, so plan to arrive early. We look forward to seeing you!
For more information, please email Rich Lauver, Manager of the Peabody Camerata, or give him a call at 410-234-4513.
