Six decades of artists, performances, recordings, places and stories.
Our Legacy & Future
Moments That Shaped the ECO
A legacy is not created by age alone.
It is created through thousands of decisions to rehearse, interpret, perform, record, commission, collaborate and begin again. It lives in the musicians who give each score breath, in the audiences who carry its meaning away and in the young artists who will take it somewhere new.
The past gives the ECO its foundation. Every performance, recording and opportunity determines what future generations will inherit.
Help Shape What Comes Next
Become Part of the ECO’s Next Chapter
The future of the English Chamber Orchestra will be shaped not only by the music we perform, but by the people and organisations who believe in what that music can make possible.
Partner with one of Britain’s most distinguished chamber orchestras to help shape the future of live classical music, education, access and cultural leadership.
Whether you join us as an audience member, commissioner, donor, patron, sponsor or creative partner, your involvement helps sustain exceptional musicianship, create new work, widen access and open opportunities for future generations.
Experience the ECO
Discover upcoming concerts, international performances, recordings and the artists who bring our music to life.
Hire or Commission the ECO
Engage the Orchestra or its musicians for public concerts, private performances, international events, recordings, film, television, gaming and bespoke creative projects.
Support Our Mission
Help sustain world-class performance, music education, community access and opportunities for young and emerging artists through donations, patronage and legacy giving.
Partner With Us
Explore sponsorship, corporate partnerships, trusts, foundations and strategic collaborations aligned with culture, education, community investment and social impact.
Every performance begins with people choosing to make it possible.
Together, we can protect an extraordinary inheritance, create opportunities that do not yet exist and ensure that music continues to matter for generations to come.
Share the English Chamber Orchestra
Help More People Discover Why Music Matters
Every new audience member, supporter, partner and advocate begins by discovering the story.
Share the English Chamber Orchestra with someone who believes in music, culture, education and opportunity—and help our work reach further.