Nottingham Harmonic Society: Since its foundation in 1856, the Nottingham Harmonic Society, Nottingham’s civic choir, has established itself as one of the leading choirs in Britain. In its early years the names of Charles Hallé and Sir Arthur Sullivan were among those associated with the chorus.
Leicester Bach Choir: The Leicester Bach Choir has been described as one of Leicester’s best-loved institutions, since it has performed choral concerts here for nearly 100 years. It was established by the first Master of Music of Leicester Cathedral, Gordon Slater, and conductors since that time have included Paul Spicer of the Finzi singers, and Robert Hollingworth of I Fagiolini, both of whom are regularly heard on BBC Radio 3. The reputation of our current conductor and Director of Music, Richard Laing, is growing rapidly too…
Leamington Chamber Orchestra: Founded in 1977 by Andrew Mogrelia the Leamington Chamber Orchestra is a high quality amateur orchestra performing in Leamington Spa. The orchestra has a varied repertoire and is particularly keen to promote and perform lesser known pieces and 20th- and 21st-century works, including commissions. Concerts are held three times a year and give local amateur musicians an opportunity to fulfil their playing potential playing interesting music to high standard and working with eminent musicians.
Birmingham Philharmonic Orchestra: The Birmingham Philharmonic Orchestra, founded in the 1940s is one of the country’s leading non-professional symphony orchestras, with members from all walks of life throughout the Heart of England. It enjoys close links with both the Birmingham Conservatoire and the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.
Chandos Symphony Orchestra: Chandos Symphony Orchestra is an amateur orchestra based in Malvern, Worcestershire, UK, whose members come from all over the region. Under the guidance of music director Michael Lloyd, the orchestra has become one of the leading amateur orchestras in the West Midlands. It boasts over 100 players tackling major works of the 19th and 20th Centuries.
Hallam Sinfonia: The Hallam Sinfonia was formed in 1973 by a group of leading Sheffield musicians as a Chamber Orchestra that could make music for the enjoyment of others as well as for its members. Since then the orchestra has evolved into one of the finest amateur orchestras in the North of England.
Leamington Chamber Orchestra: Founded in 1977 by Andrew Mogrelia the Leamington Chamber Orchestra is a high quality amateur orchestra performing in Leamington Spa. The orchestra has a varied repertoire and is particularly keen to promote and perform lesser known pieces and 20th- and 21st-century works, including commissions. Concerts are held three times a year and give local amateur musicians an opportunity to fulfil their playing potential playing interesting music to high standard and working with eminent musicians.
Wolsey Orchestra has been performing across Suffolk since 1972, particularly at the Apex in Bury St Edmunds and at the Royal Hospital School near Ipswich.
The Wagner Journal is the world’s leading publication devoted to Wagner. It is edited by Barry Millington, with Tash Siddiqui as associate editor and Richard Laing as reviews editor. It is published three times a year and is available worldwide, printing scholarly articles and reviews of major productions, films and books.