Kraemer began his career as a harpsichordist. From playing
continuo (on a
harpsichord) at the back of an orchestra he proceeded to the front where he began directing from the harpsichord, notably the
English Chamber Orchestra in the 1970s, where his repertoire widened, taking in the 19th and 20th centuries as well as
Baroque music. Kraemer has served as artistic director of the
Irish Chamber Orchestra, the
London Bach Orchestra, the music programme of the
Bath Festival and
English Touring Opera (then Opera 80). He founded and directed the
Raglan Baroque Players. From 1971 to 1988 he was musical director of the
W11 Opera children's opera, which he co-founded. He currently holds the positions of Principal Guest Conductor of the
Manchester Camerata, Principal Guest Conductor of
Music of the Baroque, Chicago and Permanent Guest Conductor of
Orchester Musikkollegium Winterthur. == References ==