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

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 …

Ennio Morricone - Cinema Paradiso 
Valentini Loizou, piano 
CAMERATA EUROPÆA - Maria Makraki, conductor more

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. 

Peter Tchaikovsky - Serenade for Strings in C major, Op. 48
CAMERATA EUROPÆA - Maria Makraki, conductor more

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)

Theodore Karathodoros „In due time …“
Nikolaos Konstantelias, baritone
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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.

Edvard Grieg - The Holberg Suite Op. 40 
CAMERATA EUROPÆA - Maria Makraki, conductor 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. The Festival of Culture meets and explores all of these worlds and new realities.

Gustav Holst - The Planets (Mars)
CAMERATA EUROPÆA - Maria Makraki, conductor  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

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