KAMMER Ensemble was formed in 2006 to present the finest chamber music
and program contemporary music alongside masterpieces from previous
centuries. The members of Kammer are all experienced chamber musicians
who are constantly in demand due to their passion, commitment and
technical brilliance.For the past three years, KAMMER Ensemble
has operated a concert series in the Illawarra and been
ensemble-in-residence at Wollongong University and Conservatorium. In
2008, KAMMER presented a celebration of eminent composer and national
treasure Peter Sculthorpe as part of their Illawarra series.KAMMER
Ensemble is a member of the New Music Network and in 2008 presented
'Get Cartered' a concert devoted to legendary American composer Elliott
Carter. This year they will present Schoenberg's Pierrot Lunaire, a
work which marked a cornerstone in the development of music in the 20th
Century.KAMMER Ensemble is represented by Musica Viva and
regularly appears in festivals throughout the country. They recently
recorded Mozart's Clarinet Quintet for the ABC Classics '100 favorite
chamber music works' CD.The ensemble regularly appears with guest artists Stephanie McCallum
(Piano) James Cuddeford (Violin) Nadia Piave (Mezzo Soprano) and Paul
Stanhope (Composer).
KAMMER Origins
Launched
as the “Bennelong Ensemble” in 1999 by
musicians from Australia and Great Britain, the ensemble quickly
established a reputation for excellence and innovation.
The
ensemble performed live for the BBC Radio 3, at the Purcell Room, the British Music Information Centre and Jackson's Lane.
They appeared at the Aldeburgh, Cheltenham, Grassington, Henley festivals, and opened the Truffle festival in San Giminiano.For 3 years, the Bennelong Ensemble were resident at the Linari International Chamber Music Festival in Italy.
The
Bennelong Ensemble opened the PricewaterhouseCoopers Celebrity Recital
Series 2004 at Jersey Arts Centre to enthusiastic reviews:“...if
there has been a more vivid example of the power of contemporary music
performed at the Arts Centre I certainly can’t recall
it.” (Jersey Evening Post)