
Our musicians
No, we haven’t pivoted into a tech-startup company. Orchestra Explorer is our fun way to learn more about the incredible players who give our orchestra sound, excitement and creativity, making Manchester Camerata the innovative ensemble it is today. Go ahead, scroll down and click some names to learn more about his truly excellent group of people.
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.
Violins
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Caroline Pether*
Leader
Chair sponsored by Penny & John Early and The Grindrod Family -
Tom Aldren
Co-Leader/No 2 -
Will Newell
Principal 2nd Violin
Chair sponsored by Anonymous Donor -
Rosemary Attree
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Anthony Banks
Chair sponsored by Kathy Arundale -
Gemma Bass
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Coco Inman
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Catherine Landen
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Sophie McQueen
Chair sponsored by Gill Williamson -
Rebecca Thompson
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Sarah Whittingham
Violas
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Alex Mitchell
Principal -
Rachel Jones
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Alistair Vennart
Chair sponsored by Realstrings -
Miguel Rodriguez
Cellos
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Hannah Roberts
Principal
Chair sponsored by Ron and Jill Robinson -
Barbara Grunthal
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Graham Morris
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Christopher Murray
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Steph Tress
Double Basses
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Daniel Storer
Principal
Chair sponsored by Kathy Arundale -
Diane Clark
Chair sponsored by Anonymous Donor
Flutes
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Amina Hussain
Principal -
Sarah Whewell
Oboes
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Rachael Clegg
Principal -
Mary Gilbert
Clarinets
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Katherine Lacy
Principal
Chair sponsored by Nic Hailey -
Vacancy
Bassoons
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Ben Hudson
Principal -
Rachel Whibley
Horns
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Naomi Atherton
Principal
Chair sponsored by The Pantall Family, on behalf of John -
Mark Alder Bennett
Trumpets
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Tracey Redfern
Principal -
Pete Mainwaring
Timpani
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John Melbourne
Principal
Percussion
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Janet Fulton
Principal
Chair sponsored by John Caine
Thank you to our Musician Sponsors:
Kathy Arundale (Anthony Banks & Daniel Storer)
John Caine (Janet Fulton)
Penny & John Early (Caroline Pether)
The Grindrod Family (Caroline Pether)
Nic Hailey (Katherine Lacy)
The Pantall Family, on behalf of John (Naomi Atherton)
Realstrings (Alistair Vennart)
Ron and Jill Robinson (Hannah Roberts)
Gill Williamson (Sophie McQueen)
Anonymous donor (Diane Clark)
Anonymous donor (Will Newell)
Donate today.
Culture Statement
Manchester Camerata aims to create a culture of mutual trust and respect in all parts of its musical and administrative team.
This enables individuals to give of their best, and to be part of making a positive impact for our audiences and communities.
We encourage everyone associated with us to:
1. Be mindful of and respect others.
2. Recognise the importance of individuals feeling heard.
3. Be mindful of our core principles: Humanity – Originality – Excellence – Fearlessness.


