Manchester Camerata

The Manchester Camerata is both a durable chamber ensemble and one that has grown increasingly innovative as it has developed. Rather than pursuing abstract international norms, the members of the Camerata say, "We bear the name of Manchester consciously and believe passionately in making music with the community of which we are a vital part." The Manchester Camerata was founded in 1972 by BBC Radio producer Ralph Gonley. The group's principal conductor since 2011 has been Gabor Takács-Nagy. The Manchester Camerata turned to Schumann for the 2025 release of his Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54 and Violin Concerto in D minor, WoO 23, with pianist Klara Min and violinist Nicolas Dautricourt.