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We warmly welcome the support and contributions to our organisation, to enable our work in the community and continue bringing music to people in the UK and abroad. We are grateful to all those who donate, find out more about our programmes or explore how you can help us deliver and fund our work.

About the ECO

Become a Friend or Patron

The English Chamber Orchestra is one of the world’s leading chamber orchestras, having performed in more countries than any other orchestra, recorded thousands of works, and played with the world’s greatest musicians in its six decades of history. Prided upon on celebrating and building upon its tradition of maintaining the highest international musical standards, nurturing new talent and focussing on the ‘best of British’ music and musicianship.

Founded
In

1960

HM King Charles III Patron Since

1977

Recorded Works
Over

900

Close Encounters Relaunched In

2020
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Upcoming Events

ECO 65th Anniversary Fundraising Gala Dinner

We are delighted to invite you to the English Chamber Orchestra’s 65th Anniversary Gala—an evening of music, fine dining, and celebration in support of one of the world’s most distinguished[...]

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Stationers’ Hall, Ave Maria Lane
London, EC4M 7DD
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Handel’s Messiah

Handel’s Messiah stands as one of the most iconic and enduring masterpieces in the classical music repertoire. In this very special performance, the English Chamber Orchestra is delighted to welcome[...]

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Cadogan Hall, 5 Sloane Terrace
London, SW1X 9DQ United Kingdom
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