“Classical music the world over” is the motto of the Chamber Philharmonia Cologne. 

It is irrelevant for the musicians whether they are playing in a little village church, in the open air, in Cologne Cathedral or in the Sydney Opera House – their enthusiasm to play music is the same every time.

Their objective is to inspire as many people as possible across all generations to enjoy classical music. 

The Chamber Philharmonia Cologne gives around 300 concerts a year around the globe and listeners throughout the world look forward to a musical encounter with the exceptionally talented musicians.

The chamber was founded in the city whose name they bear - Cologne - which is famous throughout the world for its University of Music and its musical and instrumental teaching. 

The Chamber Philharmonia Cologne is at home all over the world, regularly going to New Zealand, Australia, Spain, Great Britain, Ireland and many other countries - and of course to Germany. 

In this context, the selection of works and soloists takes on a special significance. 

The multifaceted composition of the ensemble provides every member of the Chamber Philharmonia Cologne with the opportunity to perform as a soloist.

The permanently expanding repertoire of the Chamber Philharmonia Cologne consists primarily of hand-picked pieces. 

The real appeal of their programme lies in the meeting of popular and unknown works from a wide variety of musical epochs. 

This sees familiar greats like Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Antonio Vivaldi in dialogue with works from people such as Sergei Prokofieff through to the “King of Tango” Astor Piazzolla. 

Chamber Philharmonia Cologne will be playing at St Clement’s Church, Merimbula on Saturday from 8pm and tickets are available on the night. 

They will also be performing at St Patrick's Church, Bega on Sunday from 7pm and tickets are available at Magpie Music, Bega or by calling 6492 3533.

Tickets can also be bought at the door from 6pm.