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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
Music in Country Churches in Ross-on-Wye
The English Chamber Orchestra Wind Ensemble will perform at St Mary the Virgin, Ross-on-Wye, as part of the Music in Country Churches series. This concert offers a rare opportunity to[...]
St. Mary The Virgin, Ross-on-Wye,
St. Mary The Virgin, Ross-on-Wye,
Herefordshire, HR9 5HN United Kingdom
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The Lark Ascending at Halifax Minster
Join us for a special evening of music at Halifax Minster, featuring violinist Ofer Falk and students from North Halifax Grammar.
Halifax Minster,
Halifax Minster, Causeway
Halifax, HX1 1QL United Kingdom
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Shostakovich: In Memoriam
An extraordinary evening marking the 50th anniversary of Dmitri Shostakovich’s passing. This special concert explores the depth of his music alongside the brilliance of Benjamin Britten’s tribute to his teacher,[...]
https://cadoganhall.com/,
5 Sloane Terrace
London, SW1X 9DQ United Kingdom
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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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