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Close Encounters: Beyond the Lark
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[...]

https://www.victoriatheatre.co.uk/
2 Fountain Street Halifax, HX1 1BP
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Haydn, Mozart & Schubert at Festival de Torroella
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.

https://temporada-alta.com/en/espais/auditori-teatre-espai-ter-en/
Carrer Riu Ter Torroella de Montgri, Girona Spain
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Haydn, Mozart & Schubert at Festival International Santander
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.

https://festivalsantander.com/
Calle Gamazo Santander, Cantabria 39004 Spain
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Proms at the Lake: One Hundred Years of Nature
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[...]

Shibden Hall
Lister's Road Halifax, West Yorkshire HX3 6XG United Kingdom
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Recent Tours

Haydn, Mozart & Schubert at Festival International Santander
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.

https://festivalsantander.com/
Calle Gamazo Santander, Cantabria 39004 Spain
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Haydn, Mozart & Schubert at Festival de Torroella
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.

https://temporada-alta.com/en/espais/auditori-teatre-espai-ter-en/
Carrer Riu Ter Torroella de Montgri, Girona Spain
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Beethoven in Úbeda with Roberto Forés Veses & Domenico Codispoti
16 May
16 May 2026

Beethoven in Úbeda with Roberto Forés Veses & Domenico Codispoti

It is an honour for us to be part of the Úbeda Festival, performing at the beautiful Hospital de Santiago Auditorium, a remarkable setting with such a rich cultural history.[...]

https://festivalesdeubeda.com/project/hospital-de-santiago/
C. Obispo Cobos Úbeda, Spain
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Haydn & Beethoven in San Sebastián with Roberto Forés Veses & Steven Isserlis
14 May
14 May 2026

Haydn & Beethoven in San Sebastián with Roberto Forés Veses & Steven Isserlis

As part of our May tour, we look forward to performing at the Kursaal Auditorium in San Sebastián, joined by our Principal Guest Conductor Roberto Forés Veses and the distinguished[...]

https://www.kursaal.eus/en/kursaal-congress-centre/
Zurriola Hiribidea San Sebastián, Spain
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Haydn & Beethoven in Pamplona with Roberto Forés Veses & Steven Isserlis
13 May
13 May 2026

Haydn & Beethoven in Pamplona with Roberto Forés Veses & Steven Isserlis

As part of our May tour, we are delighted to perform at the Baluarte Auditorium in Pamplona, conducted by our Principal Guest Conductor Roberto Forés Veses with Steven Isserlis as[...]

https://www.baluarte.com/es/
Pl. de la Constitución Pamplona, Navarra 31002 Spain
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Beethoven in Castellón with Roberto Forés Veses & Domenico Codispoti
12 May
12 May 2026

Beethoven in Castellón with Roberto Forés Veses & Domenico Codispoti

The first of two performances on tour with a programme centred on Beethoven, the programme opens with Arriaga’s Overture in D major, a bright and confident work by the composer[...]

https://ivc.gva.es/es/escena/programacion-escena/auditorio-y-palacio-de-congresos-castello
Av. de la Mare de Déu del Lledó, Castelló de la Plana Castellón, 12004 Spain
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Chopin & Beethoven in Valencia with Roberto Forés Veses
08 Apr
08 April 2026

Chopin & Beethoven in Valencia with Roberto Forés Veses

It is a real pleasure for us to perform at the magnificent Palau de la Música in Valencia, a hall renowned for its beautiful acoustics and vibrant musical life. This[...]

https://palauvalencia.com/
Pg. de l'Albereda, 30, El Pla del Real Valencia, 46023 Spain
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Made in Prague Festival Finale with Pavel Šporcl
30 Nov
30 November 2025

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.

Holy Sepulchre Church
Holborn Viaduct London, EC1A 2DQ United Kingdom
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On Tour with Pavel Šporcl
23 Jun
23 June 2025

On Tour with Pavel Šporcl

The South Bohemian Hvězdy nad Vltavou Festival hosts our second performance on our short tour to Czechia, in Prague. The concert is called "A Midsummer Night's Dream," celebrates the work[...]

Bethlehem Chapel
Betlémské nám. 255/4, 110 00 Staré Město Prague, Czech Republic
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On Tour with Pavel Šporcl
22 Jun
22 June 2025

On Tour with Pavel Šporcl

The Hvězdy nad Vltavou Festival brings a unique concert experience! The opening and exceptional evening will feature violinist Pavel Šporcl together with the English Chamber Orchestra Ensemble. The concert is[...]

České Budějovice Exhibition Centre
Husova tř. 523, 370 05 České Budějovice 5 České Budějovice, Czech Republic
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Past Events

In Harmony with Peace
29 May
29 May 2026

In Harmony with Peace

We are delighted to support a special collaboration with the Choir of King’s College London, bringing together young musicians from Princeton High School through the UNESCO ASPnet Schools Network.

https://actorschurch.org/
Bedford Street London, WC2A 9ED United Kingdom
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Beethoven in Úbeda with Roberto Forés Veses & Domenico Codispoti
16 May
16 May 2026

Beethoven in Úbeda with Roberto Forés Veses & Domenico Codispoti

It is an honour for us to be part of the Úbeda Festival, performing at the beautiful Hospital de Santiago Auditorium, a remarkable setting with such a rich cultural history.[...]

https://festivalesdeubeda.com/project/hospital-de-santiago/
C. Obispo Cobos Úbeda, Spain
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Haydn & Beethoven in San Sebastián with Roberto Forés Veses & Steven Isserlis
14 May
14 May 2026

Haydn & Beethoven in San Sebastián with Roberto Forés Veses & Steven Isserlis

As part of our May tour, we look forward to performing at the Kursaal Auditorium in San Sebastián, joined by our Principal Guest Conductor Roberto Forés Veses and the distinguished[...]

https://www.kursaal.eus/en/kursaal-congress-centre/
Zurriola Hiribidea San Sebastián, Spain
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Haydn & Beethoven in Pamplona with Roberto Forés Veses & Steven Isserlis
13 May
13 May 2026

Haydn & Beethoven in Pamplona with Roberto Forés Veses & Steven Isserlis

As part of our May tour, we are delighted to perform at the Baluarte Auditorium in Pamplona, conducted by our Principal Guest Conductor Roberto Forés Veses with Steven Isserlis as[...]

https://www.baluarte.com/es/
Pl. de la Constitución Pamplona, Navarra 31002 Spain
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Beethoven in Castellón with Roberto Forés Veses & Domenico Codispoti
12 May
12 May 2026

Beethoven in Castellón with Roberto Forés Veses & Domenico Codispoti

The first of two performances on tour with a programme centred on Beethoven, the programme opens with Arriaga’s Overture in D major, a bright and confident work by the composer[...]

https://ivc.gva.es/es/escena/programacion-escena/auditorio-y-palacio-de-congresos-castello
Av. de la Mare de Déu del Lledó, Castelló de la Plana Castellón, 12004 Spain
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Mozart & Beethoven at Cadogan Hall
10 May
10 May 2026

Mozart & Beethoven at Cadogan Hall

A programme of timeless elegance and expressive power under the direction of Principal Guest Conductor Roberto Forés Veses with pianist Lusine Khachatryan and soprano Sarah Fox

Cadogan Hall
5 Sloane Terrace London, SW1X 9DQ United Kingdom
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Chopin & Beethoven in Valencia with Roberto Forés Veses
08 Apr
08 April 2026

Chopin & Beethoven in Valencia with Roberto Forés Veses

It is a real pleasure for us to perform at the magnificent Palau de la Música in Valencia, a hall renowned for its beautiful acoustics and vibrant musical life. This[...]

https://palauvalencia.com/
Pg. de l'Albereda, 30, El Pla del Real Valencia, 46023 Spain
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Vivaldi’s Four Seasons in Oxford
28 Mar
28 March 2026

Vivaldi’s Four Seasons in Oxford

We perform Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, one of the most enduring and vivid works in the violin repertoire. Praised by The Guardian as “a knockout from start to finish”, Harriet Mackenzie[...]

https://www.universitychurch.ox.ac.uk/
High Street Oxford, OX1 4BJ United Kingdom
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The Dream of Gerontius at Winchester Cathedral
27 Mar
27 March 2026

The Dream of Gerontius at Winchester Cathedral

Experience the full drama of Elgar’s Dream of Gerontius, a monumental work of profound spiritual depth and emotional intensity, with three outstanding soloists including Dame Sarah Connolly appearing in the[...]

https://www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/
9 The Close Winchester, SO23 9LS United Kingdom
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Serenades for Strings at Sheffield City Hall
26 Mar
26 March 2026

Serenades for Strings at Sheffield City Hall

Our Leader & Principal Stephanie Gonley brings her experience and dedication to this exquisite all-string programme. 50 years after his death, Britten’s creativity is brilliantly captured in his vibrant Variations[...]

https://www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk/
Barkers Pool Sheffield, S1 2JA United Kingdom
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Close Encounters

Holocaust Memorial Day at Imperial War Museum
27 Jan
27 January 2026

Holocaust Memorial Day at Imperial War Museum

To mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2026, we present a specially commissioned programme in collaboration with Imperial War Museums, reflecting on the lives of those who survived the Holocaust and honouring[...]

https://www.iwm.org.uk/
Imperial War Museum, LondonLambeth Rd, London , United Kingdom London, SE1 6HZ United Kingdom
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In Harmony with Peace
29 May
29 May 2026

In Harmony with Peace

We are delighted to support a special collaboration with the Choir of King’s College London, bringing together young musicians from Princeton High School through the UNESCO ASPnet Schools Network.

https://actorschurch.org/
Bedford Street London, WC2A 9ED United Kingdom
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Close Encounters: Beyond the Lark
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[...]

https://www.victoriatheatre.co.uk/
2 Fountain Street Halifax, HX1 1BP
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Proms at the Lake: One Hundred Years of Nature
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[...]

Shibden Hall
Lister's Road Halifax, West Yorkshire HX3 6XG United Kingdom
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