James Alexander, Director

The Nicholls Camerata is a chamber ensemble comprised of members of the string program at Nicholls, a program of intensive study for talented young string players began in 2007 and currently attracting students from all over the world. The Nicholls Camerata performs regularly with distinguished guest artists.

2012-2013 Members:
Violins: James Alexander, Benita Dzhurkova, Gilson Filho,
Thiago Herculano, Simon Li, Deborah Ribeiro, Filipe Vital
Viola: Felipe Santos
Cellos: Wagner Duarte, Dennis Parker
Harpsichord: Luciana Soares

Recent Guest Soloists and Conductors:
Martin Merker (Cello; Camerata Bern, Offenberg String Trio)
Crispin Ward (Conductor, University of Chichester)
Maria Di Cavalcanti (Piano; Universidade Federal de Campina Grande)
Raul Gomez (Conductor, New Orleans, Louisiana Sinfonietta)
Ronaldo Cadeu (Guitar; Universidade do Estado de Minas Gerais)

World Premiere of Liduino Pitombeira’s Concerto for Piano 4-Hands and Chamber Orchestra: