Applications invited for coCOA Orchestral Workshop with Sir Colin Davis 20/01/2007
Chamber Orchestra Anglia and UEA School of Music are giving young musicians from around the region the chance to play as part of an orchestra conducted by world-renowned conductor Sir Colin Davis. The workshop will take place on 12th May as part of the Norfolk and Norwich Festival's Family Day.
If you're aged between 11 and 25, are of Grade 5 or higher standard, and want to get involved, we'd love to hear from you! Please download an information pack and application form and post or email your completed application to us before 26th February 2007.
Chamber Orchestra Anglia celebrates fifth birthday 17/11/2006
Chamber Orchestra Anglia celebrated its fifth birthday yesterday evening with a gala concert at the Norwich Playhouse. Conducted by Sharon Choa and presented by Christopher Cook of BBC Radio 3, the performance brought together highlights from the last five years and showcased some of the hottest talent from our coCOA programme for young musicians.
Eastern Daily Press reviewer Michael Drake wrote: "Schubert's “Unfinished” Symphony, followed with a vibrant reading and Janacek's youthful and rather beautiful Suite for String Orchestra, was notable for a particularly graceful and mellow second movement. Finally, Copland's Appalachian Spring was full of ebullient character. How COA has blossomed - happy birthday."
New Patron for Chamber Orchestra Anglia 07/11/2006
Chamber Orchestra Anglia is pleased to announce that Hong Kong based entrepreneur and music lover Vina Cheng is to become a Patron of the Orchestra. Ms Cheng, who has been a generous benefactor to the Orchestra since its inception, commented "I am very pleased that the Orchestra continues to make great progress and that it has broken ground on many fronts. It will be my honour to be a Patron of such a great Orchestra".
Sharon Choa to appear on Radio Norfolk 03/11/2006
Sharon Choa will be appearing as a guest on the BBC Radio Norfolk show Maggie's Brew, broadcasting live from 2pm on Sunday 5th November. Sharon will give listeners a sneak preview of Chamber Orchestra Anglia's Fifth Birthday Concert, and will be chatting to presenter Maggie Secker about the Orchestra's plans for the future.
Chamber Orchestra Anglia birthday greetings 01/11/2006
Chamber Orchestra Anglia has been flooded with birthday greetings from supporters including LSO Principal Conductor Sir Colin Davis, composer Nicola Le Fanu, comedian Griff Rhys Jones and BBC presenter Christopher Cook.
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New website for Chamber Orchestra Anglia 26/10/2006
Chamber Orchestra Anglia has launched a new-look website in advance of its fifth birthday celebrations. Please do give us your thoughts on the new site.
Chamber Orchestra Anglia launches new individual giving scheme 19/10/2006
Chamber Orchestra Anglia celebrates its fifth birthday next month, and is inviting its supporters to mark the occasion by becoming a Friend, Benefactor or Patron of the Orchestra.
Full details | Existing supporters
Chamber Orchestra Anglia at 5 14/10/2006
Join Chamber Orchestra Anglia for a birthday party to remember on 16th November at the Norwich Playhouse.
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