About the Israel Camerata

The Israel Camerata Jerusalem

The Israel Camerata Jerusalem was founded in 1983 by Professor Avner Biron in Rehovot. Within a short time, the orchestra took an important place on the Israeli music map, became the leading chamber orchestra in Israel, and is now considered one of the best chamber orchestras in the world. Biron's uncompromising professional work with the orchestra, the combination of rising musicians with Israeli musicians and the construction of original and unique concert programs brought the Camerata to special qualities, expressed in the highest level of performance .

In 1996, the Jerusalem Municipality invited the Camerata to operate in Jerusalem. As a Jerusalem orchestra, it receives support from the Jerusalem Foundation and the Jerusalem Municipality. The orchestra is also supported by various foundations and donors and dedicates activities to the city of Jerusalem.

In addition to the international repertoire performed by the orchestra, Biron makes a point of commissioning original works from Israeli composers, thus contributing to original Israeli creation.

The orchestra holds concert series in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Zichron Yaakov and Rehovot, as well as performs throughout the country.

Beyond its professional and cultural importance, the orchestra shows great social involvement and does a lot for music education in the country, by teaching music to children in Israel, in adapted and explained concerts that introduce the world of classical music to the young audience.