Richmond Chamber Orchestra
North Yorkshire's pocket-sized orchestra
Director Philippa Mo
Richmond Chamber Orchestra
North Yorkshire's pocket-sized orchestra
Director Philippa Mo
LIVE MUSIC IN UNEXPECTED PLACES
The RCO, the pocket-sized orchestra.
- The Richmond Chamber Orchestra is the new orchestra for North Yorkshire. Based in Richmond, it brings together the best musicians in the area. Professionals, semi-professionals and outstanding amateurs from Newcastle to Ripon, Redcar to Sedbergh. Director Philippa Mo is based in London and has played all over the world.
- The RCO generally consists of around 20 players, but such is its flexibility that it has performed as a group of between 8 and 24 players. It can respond to the needs of any space and any repertoire, making music accessible by bringing it close to people.
- Its repertoire includes all styles of music from Arcangelo Corelli (b.1653) to Anna Clyne (b.1980). It makes every effort to regularly perform music by living composers.
- They offer a platform to outstanding young players as soloists or members, and orchestra members also take solo roles.
- Currently this is a string ensemble, joined as required by harpsichord, harp and soloists on any instruments.
Philippa Mo
(photo Guy Carpenter)
By the end of this year Philippa will have directed 8 of the RCO's 11 concerts, and they hope very much that she will continue to work with them in 2027. Follow the link to her website to find out more.
WELCOME to the RCO
WHAT THE RCO CAN OFFER
- As well as performing in concert venues, they take music into places which may seldom hear classical music being performed live.
- Schools and care homes, for example; public spaces, castles, galleries and museums.
- They are available to play at events of most kinds. If you have a space you'd like them to come and play in, email them from the link below.
- To find out more about their 2026 concerts, go to the Future Events page.