In Summer 2005 the Caucasian Chamber Orchestra was founded by Uwe Berkemer as the most important peace initiative in the Caucasian region on the cultural sector.

An orchestra which consists not only of the best string players of the Caucasian republics, forming an aristic ensemble of highest quality, but creates a symbol of mutual understanding in a region characterized by ethnic and religious conflicts.

In the follow up of a spectacular article in the New York Times a few month ago, the orchestra got lot of international requirements. The orchestra which has started with musicians from Armenia, Dagestan and Geogia has right now an emphasis on winning members from different Caucasian republics.

Besides the standard repertoire the Caucasian Chamber Orchestra is mainly promoting the repertoire of Caucasian composers, including contemporary music.