Ensemble Monterey Chamber Orchestra

Welcome!

Welcome to Ensemble Monterey Chamber Orchestra's web site, and our 19th season of music making. Critics have called Ensemble Monterey the “Peninsula’s unique musical treasure.” We invite you to have a look at our season’s offerings because we think that you will be as intrigued and excited to hear and experience them as we are to play them! Please join us for a musical journey of adventure and discovery.

2009-2010 SEASON AT A GLANCE - SAVE THE DATES

A Parisian Affair!

Fourth Annual Wine, Women & Song

September 27, 2009

4p - 7p Seascape Golf Club

Season Opening Concert 1

November 14, 2009 - 8p Golden State Theatre, Monterey

November 15, 2009 - 7p First Congregational Church, Santa Cruz

Concert 2

February 5, 2010 - 8p First Congregational Church, Santa Cruz

February 6, 2010 - 8p Golden State Theatre, Monterey

Concert 3

March 20, 2010 - 8p Golden State Theatre, Monterey

March 21, 2010 - 7p First Congregational Church, Santa Cruz

Season Finale Concert 4

May 1, 2010 - 8p Golden State Theatre

May 2, 2010 - 7p First Congregational Church, Santa Cruz

Dr. John Anderson, Conductor

Conductor’s Message

2008-2009 Season

Insights from the Conductor

Wine, Women & Song

2007-2008 Season

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Since its first concert in 1992, Ensemble Monterey Chamber Orchestra has enjoyed gratifying critical response.

"You no longer need to drive around the Monterey Bay to enjoy the musical offerings of John Anderson's Ensemble Monterey. The elite chamber orchestra has just inaugurated a concert series in Santa Cruz. . . "

"Ensemble Monterey, John Anderson’s elite chamber orchestra from around the Monterey Bay, is a well-kept secret in Santa Cruz. But it deserves to be told."

Phyllis Rosenblum
The Santa Cruz Sentinel

"It's easy to understand why many locals adore Ensemble Monterey. These players are professional, smart, dedicated musicians from our region who present appealing repertoire in thoughtful, imaginative programs. Now they've proven they also have wonderful senses of humor and theatrical savoir faire."

"We are very lucky on the Central Coast to be able to enjoy the collaborative excellence and professional talent of Ensemble Monterey, Cantiamo and Stephen Tosh."

Barbara Rose Schuler
The Monterey Herald