Richmond Chamber Orchestra
North Yorkshire's pocket-sized orchestra
Live music in unexpected places...
The RCO, the pocket-sized orchestra.
The RCO, the pocket-sized orchestra.
The RCO, the pocket-sized orchestra.
- The Richmond Chamber Orchestra is a new orchestra for North Yorkshire. Based in Richmond, it brings together the best musicians, professional, semi-professional and amateur, to play under an exciting young professional director.
- It will be small, no more than 20 players, of a very high quality, and its repertoire will include all styles o
- The Richmond Chamber Orchestra is a new orchestra for North Yorkshire. Based in Richmond, it brings together the best musicians, professional, semi-professional and amateur, to play under an exciting young professional director.
- It will be small, no more than 20 players, of a very high quality, and its repertoire will include all styles of music. From Corelli, Vivaldi, Bach and Handel, to Mozart and Mendelssohn, Grieg, Elgar and Sibelius to fresh approachable music by living composers such as Arvo Pärt and Anna Clyne.
- Being a pocket-sized orchestra that fits in anywhere, goes anywhere and plays anywhere we will be able to make live music more accessible by bringing it close to people. Find a space, large or small, and the RCO will fill it with music performed by some of the best musicians in the area.
- We'll include outstanding young players when we find them. We'll invite soloists, and orchestra members will also play solo roles. We'll invite wind and brass, harp, percussion, keyboard and continuo players to join us sometimes.
- Phillipa Mo.
- We are very excited that the violinist Phillippa Mo has agreed to direct the orchestra. Her recent concerts, including one in the 2023 Swaledale Festival, have received superb reviews. Follow the link to Philippa's website and see what an exciting prospect this is for us. She will be directing our first concert on Sunday March 3rd 2024 at 2.30pm, in Richmond's Georgian Theatre Royal. It's a wonderful place for the orchestra to begin life.
- During the coming months we will be looking for people to support this exciting initiative. We hope you will want to know more, be involved by being a Friend or Sponsor of the RCO, or just keep in touch.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER
The RCO, the pocket-sized orchestra.
The RCO, the pocket-sized orchestra.
- As well as performing in concert venues we'll be taking music into places which may seldom hear classical music being performed live.
- Schools and care homes, for example: public spaces, castles galleries and museums. We are also available to play at events of most kinds.
- Email us from the link below if you would like to discuss ideas.
Sunday March 3rd 2024 in Richmond Georgian Theatre
Our first concert is a sparkling programme of music from three centuries.
Arcangelo Corelli Concerto Grosso Opus 6 No. 2
Solo violins Phillipa Mo & Rebecca Howard
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Piano Concerto in A major K414
Soloist Morvern Scrivener
Edvard Grieg Holberg Suite Opus 40
Leos Janacek Suite for String Orchestra
Piano soloist Morvern Scrivener (left) comes from Richmond.
Tickets cost £15.00 and will be on sale from January 17th 2024 on the Georgian Theatre website, or in person at the theatre in Victoria Road (DL10 4DW). Please follow the link below.
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As a start-up orchestra which currently receives no official funding, we rely on the support of our community to bring music to life. There are several ways you can help us.
Contact Us
Have a question or comment? We'd love to hear from you. Get in touch with us using the link below, and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.