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About the ECO
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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
What’s On
Upcoming Events
On Tour with Pavel Šporcl
The Hvězdy nad Vltavou Festival brings a unique concert experience! The opening and exceptional evening will feature violinist Pavel Šporcl together with the English Chamber Orchestra Ensemble. The concert is[...]
České Budějovice Exhibition Centre,
Husova tř. 523, 370 05 České Budějovice 5
České Budějovice, Czech Republic
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On Tour with Pavel Šporcl
The South Bohemian Hvězdy nad Vltavou Festival hosts our second performance on our short tour to Czechia, in Prague. The concert is called "A Midsummer Night's Dream," celebrates the work[...]
Bethlehem Chapel,
Betlémské nám. 255/4, 110 00 Staré Město
Prague, Czech Republic
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Vivaldi’s Four Seasons at Royal & Derngate, Northampton
Leader and Principal Stephanie Gonley directs an exquisite programme of the most cherished works from the Baroque and Classical eras. Transport yourself through the seasons with Vivaldi’s iconic Four Seasons...
Royal & Derngate,
19-21 Guildhall Rd
Northampton, NN1 1DP United Kingdom
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