Support Camerata Little Rock's Spring Concert!

Camerata Little Rock is a dynamic professional ensemble whose goal is to present the great works of the Baroque and Classical eras in appropriate settings. Its rotating roster of musicians includes members of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra and University of Central Arkansas faculty members.

Following a successful inaugural concert, Camerata Little Rock will now present "Vivaldi: The Red Priest of Venice," an exciting program of concertos, sinfonias, and cantatas for soloists and string orchestra by one of the most famous and influential composers in music history. If you are only familiar with Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons" you are in for a treat, as the program will explore an eclectic mix of rarely performed solo and double concertos featuring the violin, viola, cello, and organ, as well as a virtuosic and dramatic cantata for voice. The performance will take place on Saturday, June 7th at 7:30 pm, enhanced by the wonderful acoustics of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral (310 W. 17th St.). The concert will last for approximately one hour and the atmosphere will be both educational and informal. A "Carnival in Venice"-themed reception will follow the performance.

The musician roster includes Leanne Day-Simpson, Geronimo Oyenard, Lauren Pokorzynski, and Katherine Williamson (violins); Tatiana Kotcherguina and Thomas McDonald (viola); Micah Donar and Joanna Klett (cellos); Sean O'Hara (bass); Colin MacKnight (organ); Julian Pranata (Baroque guitar/viola); Marilyn Oliver-MacKnight (solo vocalist).

While the concert is advertised as free to the public, a fundraising campaign is necessary to cover the musicians' fees, sheet music costs, and facility expenses. Donations and contributions for any amount will be accepted through the event's GoFundMe page, as well as at the welcoming table on the night of the performance. If the campaign successfully exceeds its goal, funds will help ensure additional future performances by the ensemble. Top tier donors may also be rewarded with an intimate house concert performance.

We are beyond excited to present this program! We appreciate you spreading the word and hope to see you there!