​It is with much sadness we announce the death of the former ECO Principal Flautist William Bennett, affectionately known as Wibb. Wibb will always be fondly remembered, among a host of other achievements, for his…

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of the founder of the English Chamber Orchestra, Quintin Ballardie OBE FRAM. Born on the Wirral, Quintin (known to everyone as Quin), was brought up…

A TV programme one should not to miss. Anita Lasker-Wallfisch, cellist and founder member of the ECO will be appearing on BBC2 at 9.pm this evening in Survivors: Portraits of the Holocaust, a project commissioned…

The ECO started off the New Year with a recording session this week at All Hallows, Gospel Oak recording music written by Brazilian composers, conducted by Neil Thomson. Keep an eye out for the album…

The Close Encounters members of the ECO recently visited Fulham Cross Academy. Ahead of the Cop26 conference and, as part of London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham’s Climate Carnival, the orchestra used music to illustrate…

As part of its educational Close Encounters outreach programme, the ECO has teamed up Dr Bruno Bower from Imperial College, London to give an introductory course – streamed online – on the music and composers…

​The English Chamber Orchestra is very saddened to hear of the passing of Sir Roger on Monday, 25 May 2021. The orchestra sends its heartfelt condolences to Clare and the family of Sir Roger at…

​Thank you to everyone that attended our concerts in Bibury last Saturday as part of the Music in Country Churches series. It was truly a joy to perform to a such an appreciative audience in…