Abdelkrim Rais orchestra of Fez, directed by Mr. Briouel. The "Cantigas" recording won the coveted Edison Award in 2000, and has toured extensively in the United States, Morocco, Germany, the Netherlands, and France. A Mediterranean Christmas, with the Boston Camerata and the Sharq Ensemble, is Joel Cohen's most recent production exploring shared roots and musical practices. Recorded in 2005 for Warner Classics, and enthusiastically greeted by the musical press, the production has also toured live in the United States and France. In recent seasons Joel Cohen has also undertaken collaborations with Dünya, a Turkish music ensemble, and its leader, Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol. With Camerata Mediterranea and the Atrium of Chaville, he is planning a colloquium in early 2009 around the subject of cross-cultural Mediterranean musical interactions. Activities Camerata Mediterranea is prepared to function as an international production unit. Activities to be organized may include: Colloquia, usually a week to several weeks, reuniting recognized scholar- specialists and professional musicians. On-campus workshops and seminars coordinated to university/high school curricula. Teaching semesters or mini-semesters. Language and poetry study sessions. Scholarships for proven professionals to study firsthand outside their field. Camerata Mediterranea's first international colloquium was held in the French village of Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, on June 26 and 27, 2009, and included participants from France, Spain, the United States, Turkey, Israel, and Morocco. Current plans, in collaboration with the municipality of Saint-Guilhem, are to make this colloquium a biennial event. References External links Camerata Mediterranea website International music organizations Organizations established in 1982 1982 establishments in Massachusetts