Skipton Camerata

Skipton Camerata was created in 2004 by its charismatic artistic director, Ben Crick. It has since established a reputation for innovative and engaging professional performances. As well as playing established repertoire works in the concert hall the orchestra have also staged early Mozart operas in pubs, commissioned and performed new works in shopping centres and given 20th century premieres of forgotten works. This combination of traditional and inventive performances has seen the orchestra perform at venues which include The Royal Northern College of Music, Harewood House and the Globe Theatre, London whilst also receiving several awards for audience development. This diversity is made possible by generous financial support from Skipton Building Society who have supported the orchestra from 2005.