Central European Chamber Orchestra
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The Central European Chamber Orchestra is a Vienna
-based Chamber Orchestra founded in 2005. It came into being due to the enthusiasm and adventurous spirit of students. Many of the original young musicians have matured into excellent instrumentalists, committed composer
s, experienced arrangers, and promising conductor
s.
As the orchestra is composed of artists from vatious countries, and with different musical and educational backgrounds, it made it possible for the orchestra to have a great deal of flexibility in terms of its repertoire—classical-romantic repertoire, New Music and Jazz
). The expertise of young "all-rounders" was used to the greatest extent possible. In addition to its work on pieces from the classical repertoire, the orchestra aims at establishing close co-operation with artists with backgrounds in the performing arts
and visual arts
, as well as with artists from the contemporary Viennese dance scene.
The mission of the orchestra is to establish itself as a regionally significant musical entity which does not see Vienna as its sole area of activity, but rather as an important regional centre, the focal point of a realm of Central European culture which transcends national borders. The Central European Chamber Orchestra has given two international guest performances in China
, where the careful introduction of interesting, extravagant pieces, resonated well with the audience.
Vienna
Vienna is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Austria and one of the nine states of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primary city, with a population of about 1.723 million , and is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre...
-based Chamber Orchestra founded in 2005. It came into being due to the enthusiasm and adventurous spirit of students. Many of the original young musicians have matured into excellent instrumentalists, committed composer
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
s, experienced arrangers, and promising conductor
Conducting
Conducting is the art of directing a musical performance by way of visible gestures. The primary duties of the conductor are to unify performers, set the tempo, execute clear preparations and beats, and to listen critically and shape the sound of the ensemble...
s.
As the orchestra is composed of artists from vatious countries, and with different musical and educational backgrounds, it made it possible for the orchestra to have a great deal of flexibility in terms of its repertoire—classical-romantic repertoire, New Music and Jazz
Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
). The expertise of young "all-rounders" was used to the greatest extent possible. In addition to its work on pieces from the classical repertoire, the orchestra aims at establishing close co-operation with artists with backgrounds in the performing arts
Performing arts
The performing arts are those forms art which differ from the plastic arts insofar as the former uses the artist's own body, face, and presence as a medium, and the latter uses materials such as clay, metal or paint which can be molded or transformed to create some physical art object...
and visual arts
Visual arts
The visual arts are art forms that create works which are primarily visual in nature, such as ceramics, drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, design, crafts, and often modern visual arts and architecture...
, as well as with artists from the contemporary Viennese dance scene.
The mission of the orchestra is to establish itself as a regionally significant musical entity which does not see Vienna as its sole area of activity, but rather as an important regional centre, the focal point of a realm of Central European culture which transcends national borders. The Central European Chamber Orchestra has given two international guest performances in China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
, where the careful introduction of interesting, extravagant pieces, resonated well with the audience.