Chamber Orchestra Anglia is much more than a one-dimensional chamber orchestra. Our guiding principle is to "do different", which means we like to explore new avenues in music, new connections between music and other disciplines, new ways of presenting events to reach fresh audiences.

As well as performing in traditional concert halls, we frequently play in inspiring, unconventional venues and public spaces: our work has taken us from science labs to libraries; from theatres to churches to touring bandstands. Our passion for innovation remains unchanged whether we're performing in London or Loddon.

Interactivity is at the heart of everything we do. Our aim is to get to the essence of the works we perform; to enlighten and challenge our audiences by performing our music in a fresh light.

"The best Magic Flute Overture I've ever heard, and by far the best Beethoven 5"
Audience member, September 2006

We often make use of multimedia technology to enrich audience interaction with our music, and we work with presenters including Griff Rhys Jones, Jamie Crick and Christopher Cook to make our performances truly accessible. We're always open to exciting and challenging programme ideas. We love breaking the mould.

Our programmes are constructed around themes. With the help of guest speakers including Sir Walter Bodmer and Professor Michael McIntyre, for example, we have recently explored the maths of music, the links between music and genetics and the history of dance.