Camerata Nordica

Affiliated with the regional Kalmar Läns Musikstiftelse, the ensemble is administratively based in Oskarshamn, and gives concerts in various cities and venues in Sweden.

The orchestra is unusual in that it plays in camerata form, without a conductor and standing in a tight formation, which provides energy and interaction.

The musicians are handpicked from ensembles and orchestras all over the world, often winners of international competitions.

Some of the leaders with whom the orchestra has played are Norbert Brainin, Levon Chilingirian, Philippe Graffin, Giovanni Guzzo, Frans Helmerson, Barnabás Kelemen, Ernst Kovacic [de], Pekka Kuusisto, Josef Suk, Terje Tønnesen, Ulf Wallin, and Antje Weithaas.

Pianist Per Tengstrand is a soloist with the orchestra on three discs of Mozart's piano concertos.