About The Camerata di Sant' Antonio

In 2002, Pastor Casarotto Secondo and Italian Vice Consulate Lucia Caracci Ederer commissioned conductor Christopher Weber to create a professional music ensemble to promote the rich musical heritage of Italy and to magnify St. Anthony of Padua R.C. Church's prominence in the Buffalo community. Toward that end, Maestro Weber presented the inaugural concert of the Camerata di Sant' Antonio String Orchestra on the Feast of St. Anthony, June 13th, 2003.

Under Weber's baton, the Camerata di Sant Antonio has strengthened St. Anthony’s role as the focal point of Buffalo’s Italian community and also brought hundreds of non-Italians to Buffalo’s city center to partake in the tradition that is St. Anthony's. A community of Angeli has become loyal supporters of the Camerata, and now numbers over one hundred members. They've spread the word about Maestro Weber's distinctive programming and passionate conducting style.

The goal of the Camerata di Sant’ Antonio is to present concerts that preserve and celebrate the cultural heritage of our community.  This is achieved through our commitment that each performance

• has unique creative programming that builds audience appreciation for the arts,
• provides cultural enrichment to our listeners by presenting premiere works,
• is an opportunity for educational collaboration by including local instrumentalists, singers, and choruses, both professional and amateur
• capitalizes on these intimate musical experiences to create fundraising synergy with local charitable organizations whenever possible

The musicians of the Camerata di Sant’ Antonio are seasoned performers from orchestras throughout the United States and around the world. The ensemble regularly hosts guest soloists and choruses.  Each concert is followed by a reception where the audience is encouraged to meet the musicians.