Our musicians
Our orchestra give us sound, excitement and creativity, making Manchester Camerata the innovative ensemble it is today.
Music Director
Gábor Takács-Nagy

There’s a real trust between myself and the musicians, and with this comes an openness to taking risks – creative risks that help us achieve the unimaginable. The composer feels an emotion and finds the notes for it – we performers have to find the spiritual values behind each note. This drives me musically – I am not a genius but hopefully have antennas to them.
Leader
Caroline Pether

Associate Leader
Katie Stillman

Violins
- Caroline Pether Leader 4
- Katie Stillman Associate Leader 3
- Will Newell Principal 2nd violin
- Anthony Banks 1
- Gemma Bass
- Catherine Landen
- Sophie Mather 6
- Rebecca Thompson
- Sarah Whittingham
- Vacancy
- Vacancy
Violas
- Alex Mitchell Principal
- Rachel Jones
- Vacancy
- Vacancy
Cellos
- Hannah Roberts Principal
- Barbara Grunthal
- Graham Morris
- Vacancy
Double Basses
- Daniel Storer Principal 1
- Diane Clark
Flutes
- Amina Hussain Principal
- Sarah Whewell
Oboes
- Rachael Clegg Principal
- Mary Gilbert
Clarinets
- Fiona Cross Principal
- Lynne Fell
Bassoons
- Ben Hudson Principal
- Rachel Whibley
Horns
- Naomi Atherton Principal
- Mark Bennett
Trumpets
- Tracey Redfern Principal
- Pete Mainwaring
Timpani
- Vacancy
Percussion
- Janet Fulton Principal 2
Musician Sponsors:
1 Kathy Arundale (Anthony Banks & Daniel Storer)
2 John Caine (Janet Fulton)
3 Stephen & Gerry Dauncey (Katie Stillman)
4 Penny & John Early (Caroline Pether)
4 Michael Grindrod & Kathleen Baker (Caroline Pether)
5 Gill Williamson (Sophie Mather)
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