The Ariege Chamber Orchestra (Orchestre de Chambre d'Ariège "OCA") is an orchestra of variable size (between 12 to 20 musicians). It has become a privileged partner to the Choir Ensembles of the Ariege Department and theToulouse Region in South-West of France. The OCA has at heart to work locally and to bring culture to all.
In October 2010, the Ariège Strings Orchestra meets the concert violinist Marie Cantagrill. They perform Bach Concertos during their first tour together. This new collaboration boosted the orchestra and led the ensemble to name Marie Cantagrill Musical Director, who founded the Ariège Chamber Orchestra (O.C.A) in 2011. A new start for the OCA and its musicians who started working towards excellence with Marie.
They've been performing many more major works and are invited to play regularly in Venues and Festivals in their region as well as in France.
