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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
22
Jun
22
June
2026
Close Encounters: Beyond the Lark
We return to Halifax with a programme featuring Vaughan Williams, Piazzolla and Grieg, alongside the premiere of a new arrangement of Malcolm Arnold’s English Dances, performed with musicians from the[...]
08
Aug
08
August
2026
Haydn, Mozart & Schubert at Festival de Torroella
Joined by the internationally acclaimed pianist Elisabeth Leonskaja and conductor Marzena Diakun, we present a programme that brings together three masters of the Classical tradition: Haydn, Mozart and Schubert.
09
Aug
09
August
2026
Haydn, Mozart & Schubert at Festival International Santander
Continuing our summer tour of Spain, we perform at the Santander International Festival alongside pianist Elisabeth Leonskaja and conductor Marzena Diakun in a programme of Haydn, Mozart and Schubert.
15
Aug
15
August
2026
Proms at the Lake: One Hundred Years of Nature
We are delighted to be part of Proms at the Lake: One Hundred Years of Nature, a major open-air celebration marking the centenary of Shibden Park and bringing together professional[...]