The Camerata de' Bardi was founded in Pavia's Lorenzo Valla College , in 1989.

Formed initially as a group of students who were passionate about music, with the passage of time it has assumed the true character of a chamber orchestra, ultimately taking on the role of Orchestra of the University of Pavia.

Every year the orchestra regularly plays in Pavia, but the orchestra frequently performs further afield and can boast performances in Austria, Portugal and Great Britain as well as other Italian cities.

The Camerata de' Bardi's membership is principally made up of students who play together, without payment, simply for musical pleasure. It has its permanent seat within Pavia's Lorenzo Valla College and takes the name of one of its founders, Luca Bardi.

The Hon. President of the Camerata is the Rector of the University of Pavia, Prof. Angiolino Stella. The orchestra's President - and Rector of Lorenzo Valla College - is Prof. Guglielmo Cajani.

Essentially having the nature of a chamber orchestra, the Camerata de' Bardi specialises in music of the baroque and classical period, but also performs parts of the bigger repertoire such as Mozart's Requiem and Handel's Messiah. February traditionally sees the orchestra's highly original concert for Carnevale .

The Musical Directors of the Camerata are Nicola Bisson and Franco Gerevin.

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