Orquestra de Câmara do Pantanal

Origin

Corumbá, MS

Also known as

OCAMP

Years Active

2018

Genres

classical music, regional music, concert music, baroque music, renaissance music

Instruments

violin, viola, cello, double bass, flute, clarinet, percussion

Biography

The Pantanal Chamber Orchestra (OCAMP) is a project by the Instituto Moinho Cultural Sul-Americano, founded in 2018. Based in Corumbá, Mato Grosso do Sul, the orchestra is composed of Brazilian and Bolivian musicians, reflecting the rich cultural diversity of the border region. OCAMP's main objective is to promote cultural exchange and enhance regional musical traditions, blending genres such as chamamé, guarânia, Paraguayan polka, rasqueado, cururu, and siriri with classical music. The orchestra has performed in various locations, including the Ponta Porã/MS Convention Center and theaters in São Paulo, and has participated in important festivals, such as the 15th Misiones de Chiquitos International Festival of American Renaissance and Baroque Music in Bolivia.

The orchestra's instrumentation includes string, wind, and percussion instruments, adapting to the needs of each repertoire. OCAMP also stands out for its commitment to accessibility, featuring sign language interpreters and reserved spaces for people with disabilities at its performances. The orchestra's work has been recognized internationally, as evidenced by the invitation to the festival in Bolivia, which highlights the group's dedication and artistic quality on the border between Brazil and Bolivia.

The Pantanal Chamber Orchestra has collaborated with other artistic projects, such as the Pantanal Dance Company, with whom it presented the show "Guadakan," which exalts the biodiversity and ancestry of the Pantanal while calling for its preservation. The initiative of the Instituto Moinho Cultural Sul-Americano in creating and maintaining OCAMP strengthens cultural ties and promotes a dialogue between nations, using music as a tool for unity and mutual learning.