Camerata Weekender Festival Pass
About this Event
Camerata Weekender is a new festival pairing chamber music performances alongside opportunities to indulge in local wine and produce, all set in the stunning surrounds of the Granite Belt region. Each event will be hosted in character-filled venues, heritage buildings and community spaces, allowing you to encounter music in new and memorable ways. Throughout the weekend you will have the opportunity to mingle with musicians and further enrich your connection to Camerata - Queensland's Chamber Orchestra.
Festival Concerts
- Orava Quartet at Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery
- Camerata Gala at Stanthorpe Civic Centre
- Festival Finale at Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery
Festival Pass
A festival pass is the best way to immerse yourself fully in the Camerata Weekender. With outstanding value, seamless access, and moments designed to connect you more deeply with the music, artists, and region, the festival pass transforms the Weekender into an unforgettable cultural getaway.
In addition to the spectacular concerts outlined above, you’ll unlock the following exclusive experiences:
- Opening Reception at Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery
- Private Morning Recital in The Church, Ballandean
- In Conversation + Devonshire Tea with Artistic Director Brendan Joyce
- Two-course lunch at Varias Restaurant
Friday 23 October
🕑: 05:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Welcome Reception + Orava Quartet in the Gallery
Host: Orava Quartet
Info: Orava Quartet open the Weekender with an intimate concert in the Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery. Come at 5.30pm for wine + canapes before enjoying a concert featuring music by Mozart, Debussy and a selection of Nordic folk tunes. Known for their interpretive insights and musical maturity, this is your opportunity to witness the chemistry of four creatives voices in perfect dialogue.
Saturday 24 October
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Bach in the Church
Host: Camerata Trio
Info: Ballandean’s The Church – Local Wine Project plays host to this morning’s performance featuring a Camerata trio led by Artistic Director Brendan Joyce. They will perform Bach’s vibrant Goldberg Variations, in a string arrangement perfectly suited to the church’s intimate bush setting. Commonly regarded as one of the towering works of Western Music, in this concert you will hear it reimagined as a conversation between violin, viola and cello, allowing Bach’s intricate counterpoint to sing with warmth and clarity. Each variation offers a new character – playful, reflective, or quietly profound. The result is chamber music that feels both intellectually dazzling and deeply human. Following the recital, you are free to choose your own afternoon adventure. Perhaps you’ll enjoy a country lunch, try some local wines, or take a scenic drive. Whatever it is, you are sure to have a lovely time in this breathtaking region.
🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Camerata Gala
Host: Camerata
Info: Get ready for the roof to lift off at this Camerata Gala – a landmark event marking the first time Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra will appear outside Brisbane in its full, expanded 35‑piece ensemble. Mozart’s sparkling Marriage of Figaro Overture sets the scene with wit and brilliance, followed by a brand‑new work from Camerata’s Emerging Composer‑in‑Residence, Imogen Ferdinando, inspired by the Queensland shire of Balonne. The evening culminates in Beethoven’s exhilarating Symphony No.7, the work that cemented his status as the world’s greatest living composer. Experience the magic of live orchestral music created right in front of your eyes.
Sunday 25 October
🕑: 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Devonshire Tea + Conversation with Artistic Director Brendan Joyce
Host: Camerata
Info: Join Camerata Artistic Director Brendan Joyce for a warm and engaging conversation that invites you inside the creative life of an artist. Set against the nostalgic charm of the Stanthorpe train station platform, this relaxed morning event pairs thoughtful discussion over Devonshire tea. Brendan will share stories from his musical journey, reflections on performance and creativity, and insights into what inspires his work – past, present, and future. With the peaceful setting of a country station as the backdrop, this unique gathering offers a rare chance to listen, ask questions, and connect in an informal setting where music, conversation, and community meet.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Lunch at Varias Vineyard
Host: Varias Vineyard
Info: Enjoy a two-course meal surrounded by the beautiful Varias vineyard. This is your opportunity to indulge in local produce and share a meal with like-minded music-lovers.
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Festival Finale in the Gallery
Host: Camerata Quintet
Info: What’s the saying? Not too heavy, not too light – just right! After a big weekend of listening, settle in for our final concert designed as the perfect musical palate cleanser. This irresistible ‘classical taste tester’ brings together short, sweet gems for string quintet, ranging from Bach and Beethoven to Piazzolla and bold contemporary voices. Performed in the luminous surrounds of the Stanthorpe Art Gallery, this breezy program moves effortlessly from the intimate to the uplifting. Sublime, varied, and deeply satisfying, it’s the ideal way to wind down the Weekender and head home on a high.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
AUD 495.00
