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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
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Upcoming Events

Britten & Bliss at Snape Maltings

Join us for an unforgettable evening at Snape Maltings featuring the celebrated cellist Raphael Wallfisch and conductor Łukasz Borowicz.

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Snape Maltings Concert Hall, Snape
Suffolk, IP17 1SP United Kingdom
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W.A. Mozart: The Chamber Concertos

We return to the chamber works of W.A. Mozart with three of his most refined piano concertos, performed with pianist Cristian Sandrin.

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St Mary’s Church (Twickenham), Church St
Twickenham, TW1 3DT
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W.A. Mozart: The Chamber Concertos

We return to the chamber works of W.A. Mozart with three of his most refined piano concertos, performed with pianist Cristian Sandrin.

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The National Liberal Club, 1 Whitehall Place
London, SW1a 2HE
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W.A. Mozart: The Chamber Concertos

We return to the chamber works of W.A. Mozart with three of his most refined piano concertos, performed with pianist Cristian Sandrin.

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The Holywell Music Room, Wadham College, Holywell Street
Oxford, OX1 3SB
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Made in Prague Festival Finale with Pavel Šporcl

Made in Prague Festival finale: violin star Pavel Šporcl with the English Chamber Orchestra in music by Mendelssohn, Dvořák & Paganini.

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Holy Sepulchre Church, Holborn Viaduct
London, EC1A 2DQ United Kingdom
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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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