From international touring and public concerts to film, games, broadcast, corporate occasions, private performances, education and bespoke commissions, the English Chamber Orchestra brings artistic excellence, flexibility and professional delivery to projects across the United Kingdom, Europe and around the world.
Engage anything from an individual musician or chamber ensemble to the full Orchestra, with the repertoire, artists and creative approach shaped around your brief.
Hire or Commission the English Chamber Orchestra
World-class music, shaped around your vision
Years of Music
1
+
Recorded Works
1
+
International
Performance Experience
Royal Patronage
Since
1
Our Impact
What can the English Chamber Orchestra be hired for?
The English Chamber Orchestra can be engaged for concerts, touring, festivals, recording sessions, film and video-game scores, television and broadcast projects, corporate and private events, diplomatic and ceremonial occasions, education programmes, residencies and bespoke creative commissions.
Our flexible model allows each project to be shaped around its audience, setting, artistic ambition and practical requirements.
If your idea does not fit neatly into one category, speak to us. Some of the most memorable projects begin with an entirely new brief.
Promoters, Presenters, Concerts and Touring
Exceptional performance for audiences in the UK and around the world
The English Chamber Orchestra works with promoters, festivals, venues, broadcasters and cultural institutions to create concerts and touring projects of the highest artistic quality.
From a single guest appearance to a multi-country tour, residency or major co-production, each engagement can be shaped around the presenter’s artistic vision, audience, venue and market. The ECO can offer established repertoire, specially curated programmes and collaborations with distinguished conductors, soloists and creative partners.
- International concert tours
- UK touring and regional engagements
- Festival appearances
- Single-date guest engagements
- Concert seasons
- Venue and presenter seasons
- Full-orchestra performances
- Chamber-orchestra concerts
- Chamber concerts and recitals
- Venue residencies
- Festival residencies
- Artistic residencies
- Co-productions with venues, festivals and broadcasters
- Broadcaster partnerships
- Opera accompaniment
- Ballet accompaniment
- Choral accompaniment
- Soloist collaboration packages
- Conductor collaboration packages
- Artist, pop and crossover collaborations
- Live-to-picture performances
- Cine-concerts
- Video-game concert tours
- Benefit and charity concerts
- Museum and gallery performances
- Heritage-venue performances
- Cathedral and church concerts
- Bespoke public programming
Corporate, Institutional and Brand Experiences
Cultural distinction for organisations, brands and important occasions
The ECO works with companies, institutions, foundations, hospitality groups and global brands to create performances and cultural experiences with meaning, distinction and lasting impact.
An engagement can range from a musical moment within a conference or awards ceremony to a complete white-label cultural programme, brand collaboration, residency or employee experience. Each project is tailored around the organisation, audience, objectives and setting.
- Corporate functions
- Company galas
- Product launches
- Brand launches
- Film premieres and red-carpet events
- Conferences
- Global summits
- Employee-engagement programmes
- Employee wellbeing sessions
- Lunchtime concerts
- Corporate music workshops
- Conducting and leadership experiences
- Executive retreats
- Bank and financial-institution events
- Foundation and institutional occasions
- Hotel residencies
- Private members’ club programming
- Luxury retail experiences
- Conference opening performances
- Keynote musical moments
- Award ceremonies
- Client-hospitality evenings
- Investor events
- Stakeholder events
- Leadership gatherings
- Team-development experiences
- White-label cultural programming
- Complete cultural concepts
- Seasonal events
- Christmas events
- Brand films
- Campaign content
- Sonic-brand commissions
- Recurring cultural series
- Cruise performances
- Luxury rail performances
- Premium travel experiences
- Destination and tourism events
- Museum and gallery programmes
- Heritage-institution programming
Private and Social Events
Music created around the people and moments that matter
The English Chamber Orchestra can provide music for private occasions ranging from intimate ceremonies and dinners to major celebrations and bespoke cultural experiences.
Every engagement is shaped with discretion and care. The ensemble, repertoire and presentation can be adapted to the location, atmosphere and personal significance of the occasion—from a solo musician or quartet to a chamber ensemble or larger orchestral performance.
- Wedding ceremonies
- Wedding receptions
- Evening celebrations
- Fashion shows
- Marriage proposals
- Birthdays
- Anniversaries
- Private Dinners
- Private parties
- Private dinners
- Art Exhibitions
- Funerals
- Engagement celebrations
- Family celebrations
- At-home performances
- Estate and country-house events
- Expanded orchestral performances
- Duos
- Private club events
- Opera accompaniment
- Yacht and private-travel performances
- Memorial services
- Remembrance occasions
- Trios
- Concierge cultural experiences
- Private rehearsal access
- Artist meet-and-greet experiences
- Curated musical evenings
- Surprise performances
- String quartets
- Gala events
- Bespoke repertoire
- Personalised arrangements
- Solo musicians
- Chamber orchestra
- Chamber groups
State, Diplomatic and Ceremonial Engagements
Music for occasions of cultural, civic and international significance
The English Chamber Orchestra can support occasions requiring ceremony, protocol, international representation and precise professional delivery.
Working closely with hosts, institutions and protocol teams, the ECO can develop appropriate repertoire, ensemble size and presentation for events where music carries symbolic, diplomatic or commemorative importance.
- State dinners
- Royal occasions
- Embassy events
- Diplomatic receptions
- National-day celebrations
- Government functions
- Civic ceremonies
- Mayoral occasions
- Private parties
- Private dinners
- Art Exhibitions
- Funerals
- National commemorations
- Remembrance events
- Intergovernmental gatherings
- Official openings
- Discreet planning with organisers and protocol teams
- Cultural-diplomacy programmes
- International cultural exchange
- Ceremonial fanfares
- Anthems
- Bilateral and multilateral occasions
- Institutional anniversaries
- Protocol-led repertoire
- Artist meet-and-greet experiences
- Curated musical evenings
- Anthems and music for major sporting occasions
- Delegation visits
- Cultural showcases
- International forums
- University graduation and academic ceremonies
Education, Community and Wellbeing Engagements
Professional music-making designed around learning, participation and human connection
Schools, universities, academy trusts, healthcare providers, local authorities, charities and community organisations can commission the ECO to design and deliver tailored musical programmes.
Projects can range from a single masterclass or performance to a long-term residency or multi-site programme. ECO musicians and educators can adapt the content around participants, learning goals, location, accessibility needs and desired outcomes.
- Masterclasses
- Instrumental workshops
- Composition workshops
- Conducting workshops
- School programmes
- Family concerts
- University residencies
- Conservatoire residencies
- Wellbeing programmes
- Teacher training
- Facilitator training
- Impact reporting
- Academy-trust programmes
- Professional-development sessions
- Youth-orchestra collaborations
- Commissioned community projects
- Local-authority programmes
- Cultural-partnership delivery
- Healthcare music programmes
- Dementia-related musical participation
- Intergenerational projects
- Creative media and music projects
- Storytelling and soundtrack projects
- Emerging-artist programmes
- Bespoke concerts for young audiences
- Programme evaluation
- Care-home sessions
Commissions, Arrangements and Creative Development
Create something that has not existed before
The English Chamber Orchestra works with composers, artists, institutions, producers, brands and private patrons to create new music and original cultural experiences.
A commission may begin with a story, anniversary, individual, place, film, campaign or artistic question. The ECO can help shape the concept, identify the appropriate creative collaborators and bring the resulting work to life through performance or recording.
- Named commissions
- Dedicated commissions
- Anniversary commissions
- Memorial commissions
- Site-specific work
- Institutional commissions
- Corporate commissions
- Private commissions
- World premieres
- Programme curation
- UK premieres
- Bespoke arrangements
- Orchestrations
- Repertoire adaptations
- Artistic direction
- Commissioning a new orchestral work
- New music for film
- New music for games
- New music for television and media
- Copying and library support where available
- Composer collaborations
- Artist collaborations
- Soloist packages
- Conductor packages
- Production coordination through approved partners
- Pop and crossover projects
- Interdisciplinary work
- Dance and ballet commissions
- Fashion collaborations
- Music preparation
- Luxury-brand collaborations
- Visual-art projects
- Installation projects
- Immersive experiences
- Music preparation
Recording, Film, Television, Games and Audio
Bring your story to life through orchestral sound
The ECO has an exceptional history of recording and understands the precision, responsiveness and creative sensitivity required in the studio.
We work with composers, artists, labels, producers, directors and production companies to realise scores and recordings across screen, audio, entertainment and commercial media. The ensemble can be scaled around the musical and production requirements of the project—from individual players and chamber groups to expanded orchestral forces.
- Feature-film scores
- Independent-film scores
- Video-game soundtracks
- Television scores
- Advertising music
- Trailer music
- Album recording
- Artist sessions
- Record-label projects
- Producer-led sessions
- Podcast music
- Audiobook scoring
- Documentary scoring
- Brand films
- Sonic-brand projects
- Wellness and meditation app content
- Immersive audio
- Spatial audio
- Dolby Atmos projects where available
- Streaming-series recordings
- Commercial audio recording
- Fashion and luxury content
- Production-music libraries
- VR and AR experiences
- Remote recording
- Hybrid and live-linked sessions
- Individual-player overdubs
- Chamber-ensemble sessions
- Full orchestral recording
- Sample-library sessions
Broadcast, Streaming and Digital Media
Create orchestral experiences that reach beyond the room
The English Chamber Orchestra can create live and recorded content for television, radio, cinema, streaming platforms and digital audiences.
Whether the project is an intimate studio session, a major broadcast performance or a fully filmed concert, the ECO can collaborate with broadcasters, production teams, platforms and creative partners to shape music for the format, audience and distribution environment.
- Interviews with performance
- Audio-visual productions
- Pre-recorded digital content
- Cultural and educational broadcasts
- Esports and game-launch live events
- Studio recordings for broadcast
- Streaming-platform concerts
- Hybrid audience experiences
- Public digital broadcasts
- Broadcast performances
- Television specials
- Radio sessions
- Live radio concerts
- Musical features
- Cinema relays
- Digital premieres
- Branded live sessions
- Sonic-brand projects
- Television appearances
- Private livestreams
- Concert filming
- Cinema relays
- Digital premieres
- Branded live sessions
- Livestreamed concerts
Create orchestral experiences that reach beyond the room
Every engagement begins with the purpose of the project—not a fixed package.
The ECO can create the appropriate ensemble, repertoire and artistic team for the setting, from an individual musician, duo or string quartet to chamber-orchestra and expanded orchestral forces.
Where required, projects can also incorporate conductors, soloists, choirs, composers, arrangers, presenters, dancers and other creative collaborators.
Soloist or Duo
Intimate performances, ceremonies, dinners and specialist projects.
Quartet or Small Ensemble
Private occasions, corporate events, recordings and chamber programmes.
Chamber Orchestra
Concerts, festivals, screen recording, brand projects and significant events.
Expanded Orchestral Forces
Major concerts, large-scale recording, opera, ballet, choral and ceremonial projects.
The final ensemble is shaped around the music, venue, audience, budget and creative ambition.
Why Work With the ECO?
Experience, Flexibility and Artistic Authority
International artistic standard
Exceptional musicianship shaped through more than six decades of performance, recording and collaboration.
Flexible by design
The scale, repertoire and creative team can be adapted around the brief rather than forcing the project into a fixed package.
An exceptional recorded legacy
Extensive experience across classical repertoire, albums, film, television and commercial recording.
Collaborative delivery
The ECO works closely with presenters, composers, conductors, producers, creative teams, institutions and private clients.
UK and international capability
Projects can be developed for London, the wider United Kingdom, Europe and international destinations, subject to availability and logistics.
Purpose beyond the project
Commercial engagements contribute to the sustainability of the ECO’s wider artistic, educational and charitable mission.
How the Process Works
From First Conversation to Final Note
step - 1
Tell Us
About the Project
Share the purpose, dates, location, audience, preferred ensemble, repertoire and available budget.
step - 2
We Shape
the Approach
The ECO team considers the artistic, practical and technical requirements and recommends the appropriate musicians and structure.
step - 3
We Confirm
the Detail
Repertoire, artists, logistics, production requirements, fees, contracts and schedules are agreed.
step - 4
We Rehearse,
Perform or Record
The project is delivered with the artistic quality, preparation and professionalism expected of the English Chamber Orchestra.
step - 5
We Complete
the Project
Where relevant, final assets, recordings, credits or continuing partnership opportunities are agreed.
More Than a Performance
The English Chamber Orchestra is a charitable cultural organisation.
Income generated through performances, recordings, commissions and commercial engagements helps sustain exceptional musicianship while supporting the ECO’s wider work in education, access, community participation and opportunities for future generations.
By engaging the ECO, clients receive an exceptional artistic experience while contributing to a living cultural legacy.
Charity number 1214613
Tell Us What You Are Planning
Whether the project is fully formed or still at the first idea, share as much information as possible and the appropriate member of the ECO team will respond.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the English Chamber Orchestra perform outside the United Kingdom?
Yes. The ECO considers engagements across the UK, Europe and internationally, subject to availability, schedule, travel and production requirements.
What size of ensemble can we engage?
Projects can range from an individual musician or small chamber ensemble to chamber-orchestra and expanded orchestral forces.
Can the ECO help us choose the music?
Yes. The team can help shape repertoire, ensemble size and the artistic approach around the occasion or project.
Can we work with our own composer, conductor, soloist or producer?
Yes. The ECO regularly collaborates with external artistic and production teams.
Can the ECO record for film, television and video games?
Yes. The Orchestra can consider film, television, game, album and wider commercial recording projects.
Can the ECO create bespoke music or arrangements?
Yes. New commissions, arrangements and orchestrations can be explored subject to the project scope and the appropriate creative team.
How far in advance should we enquire?
Early enquiries are recommended, particularly for international touring, large ensembles and complex recording projects. Short-notice opportunities are for national projects.
Does hiring the ECO support its charitable work?
Income from commercial engagements helps sustain the ECO’s artistic activity and wider charitable mission. Charity number
1214613
Bring Your Idea to Life
Whether you are presenting a concert, producing a score, creating a global event or beginning with an idea that has never been attempted before, the English Chamber Orchestra is ready to explore what music can make possible.