NEW LONDON ORCHESTRAADVENTURES IN MUSIC

“...readings full of ebullient personality sparkled with delicious brass and woodwind solos.” The Independent

WHO WE ARECUTTING EDGE, QUALIFIEDFor 25 years the New London Orchestra has been at the forefront of orchestral playing in the UK. In that time we have built an enviable reputation for high-quality playing and innovative programming. In repertoire ranging from Handel to Honegger, we have delighted press and public alike.

The NLO has worked with many of the leading figures in British Classical Music, performing at London’s most popular concert halls and many of the UK’s most celebrated festivals. Nicholas Daniel, Julian Lloyd Webber, Joanna MacGregor and the Endellion Quartet are just a few of the artists with whom we have shared the stage.

Our mission is to harness the tremendous power music has to change the lives of people. Through our brand Adventures in Music® we work to broaden the audience for music by placing education at the heart of all our activities.

TAILORED TO YOUR NEEDSThe NLO is an organisation renowned for its professionalism and flair. We have produced all manner of events for clients at home and abroad, collaborating with international artists and coordinating every aspect of concerts in major venues.

With our extensive contacts in the music industry we are able to organise orchestral musicians and singers of any kind, for any type of event. Whether you’ve booked a solo harpist for a reception or a full symphony orchestra for a concert, you can rely on the NLO to deliver.

Recent achievements include international performances of Britten’s Noye’s Fludde in partnership with the Orchestre National de Lille. This project gave schoolchildren from East London the opportunity to perform in a major concert hall in France.

WORKING WITH US

RECENT ENGAGEMENTSLI BINQUAN - PERFORMING ARTISTSadler’s Wells Theatre (August 2012)At the end of a busy season, the NLO was engaged by the Chinese Ministry of Culture to take part in an extraordinary concert combining Western ballet, orchestral music and a performance from renowned Chinese calligrapher Li Binquan. The sell-out show was broadcast live on TV and attracted press coverage throughout China.

HIROSHI KOIZUMI - CONDUCTORCadogan Hall (September 2012)One month later the NLO was invited to perform Handel’s Messiah under the baton of Japanese conductor Hiroshi Koizumi, joined by his chorus from Tokyo. We organised every detail of this performance, from booking the venue to designing the poster.

LONDON CHORAL SOCIETIESFor over 20 years, the NLO has regularly performed with some of London’s best-known choral groups, such as The London Chorus, Highgate Choral Society and the BBC Singers.

CORPORATE EVENTSWe provide London’s best professional musicians for corporate events, conferences, weddings and parties. Clients include industry leaders such as Burberry, Lend Lease, Royal Mail, United Arab Emirates Embassy, EDF Energy, House of Commons and Serco Group.

WESTFIELD STRATFORD CITYA 5-piece brass band made up of NLO musicians performed at a glamorous Marilyn Monroe themed event to promote the Getty Images Gallery.

CARTIERAs part of the Cartier Club International Event a harp and flute duo performed at the Guards Polo Club in Windsor. The pair played light classics, bringing a relaxed atmosphere to a formal styles evening.

“The planning was meticulous, the event flawless.” Serco Group“Our best corporate event ever.” CEO Royal Mail

25 YEARS OF PERFORMANCEThe NLO is one of the UK’s most exhilarating and adventurous performing ensembles. We have long been recognised for our vibrant performances of lesser-known works and are credited with putting superb but neglected composers back on the map. We have championed the works of Martinů, Virgil Thompson, Roussel, Kabalevsky, and composers of British Light Music.

EAST LONDON RESIDENCYIn 2011 the NLO became the first-ever orchestra-in-residence at Stratford Circus, in the London Borough of Newham. With our residency in East London we strive to give world-class performances that are accessible to people of all backgrounds and of all ages.

By investing in artistic collaborations and excellent music we seek to develop audiences outside of the traditional venues, while exploring imaginative presentations for our concerts. These are introduced from stage by the conductor and embrace choreography, film and visual arts, installation and a variety of genres.

CONCERT HISTORY

A VILLAGE ROMEO AND JULIETQueen Elizabeth Hall (September 2012)To celebrate the 150th birthday of Frederick Delius the NLO and a cast of distinguished soloists gave a rare performance of his opera, A Village Romeo and Juliet, to a sell-out crowd at the Southbank Centre. Based on the story of the same title by Swiss author Gottfried Keller, the opera’s six scenes contain music of unexpected beauty and power.

MODERN MUSIC FOR STRINGSStratford Circus (October 2012)In year 2 of its residency in East London, the NLO presented an absorbing collection of rarely performed works for string orchestra by some of the most charismatic and influential modern composers. To the rapturous applause of a packed house, the orchestra gave electric performances of Philip Glass, Arvo Pärt and a UK premier of Max Richter’s On the Nature of Daylight with choreography by The People Pile.

“...the performance absolutely fizzes under the baton of Ronald Corp.” Daily Mail

YOUNG PERFORMERS SERIESThe NLO provides a stage for the world’s brightest emerging musicians through its Young Performers Concert Series, held at the Foundling Museum.

The eighth annual season features recitals by Australian soloists, while previous years have introduced awardees of the Worshipful Company of Musicians, the Musicians Benevolent Fund, students from the Purcell School, and young musicians from Spain.

ORCHITECTUREThe House Mill (June 2012)The NLO partnered with artist Thor McIntyre-Burnie to create a site-specific sound installation and performance, set within the creaking timbers of an C18th tidal mill. Joined by young musicians from Newham Youth Orchestra, we performed Beethoven’s Symphony no. 3 whilst dispersed throughout the five-floor building. Each audience member was sent on a journey of perception, navigating their own sonic pathway through the musicians.

NOYE’S FLUDDETrinity Buoy Wharf (May 2013)The NLO brought together young people from Newham and France to celebrate the 100th birthday of Benjamin Britten. We worked in partnership with Orchestre National de Lille, Newham Youth Orchestra, and many East London schools, to produce international performances of the elaborate and imaginative opera, Noye’s Fludde. The young musicians and singers were joined by actress Tameka Empson alongside a starry cast of soloists.

THE NEXT GENERATION

Bacewicz: Music for string orchestraHyperion Records (November 2009)

“...music that pulls the listener in all sorts of directions, from the blackest depths to the heights of joy...a wonderful recording of wonderful music.” International Record Review

The NLO has made over 20 recordings. We have revived under-exposed works by Poulenc, Satie, Prokofiev, Ravel, Vaughan Williams, Johann Strauss, Elgar, Milhaud and many others. Among these are the chart-topping Light Music Classics Series, which are frequently played on radio and have rekindled interest in composers such as Coates, Farnon, Ancliffe and Coleridge-Taylor. Recent projects include world premières of works by Boughton and Michael Hurd.

Boughton: The Queen of CornwallDutton Epoch (November 2010)

“…an admirably full-blooded performance” BBC Music Magazine (5 stars)Disc of the Month, Opera MagazineEditor’s Choice, Gramophone Magazine

Hurd: Orchestral Music & Pop CantatasDutton Epoch (January 2013)

“With flair and panache, Ronald Corp leads the New London Orchestra...” Journal into Melody

LEGACY OF RECORDINGS

Education is central to everything the NLO does. We devise ground-breaking projects which use music to elevate learning in key curriculum subjects. These are the focus of published evaluations by our partner, the Institute of Education. Their team has shown a potent link between music and other subjects which can lead to advancement in both areas.

MUSIC & LITERACYLiteracy through Music (2011-13), is our flagship programme currently taking place in Newham. It uses music to improve the teaching of literacy in primary schools. The IoE have evidenced striking improvements in reading ability as a result of our workshops, which have been delivered to hundreds of teachers and pupils.

MUSIC & MATHS2+2=5 (1999-2009), children across London had the opportunity to access mathematics through practical music workshops, exploring the intrinsic links between these subjects and raising achievement in both areas. This led to a three-day summer school and events at the Royal Institution.

EDUCATION & COMMUNITYMUSIC & SCIENCEGood Vibrations (2001 & 2010), aimed at tackling poor science results. Workshops were given in schools which used music to shed light on areas of the science curriculum such as sound waves, the human ear and synaesthesia.

Music and the Mind (2003), was a festival of music and neurology in collaboration with University College London. We looked at how the brain perceives, processes and responds to music during lectures by experts in the field, performances and workshops.

“...it is clear that a specially designed music programme can make a difference...projects

like this could motivate and excite children about music and reading all over the country.”

Professor Graham Welch (IoE)

COMMUNITY SPIRITFor over a decade the NLO has produced large-scale music projects within the local communities of Camden, Hammersmith, Haringey, Westminster, Barking and Dagenham, Hackney and Newham. Our vision is that through these unique projects we can become integral to the cultural fabric of the areas in which we work.

We work to develop people’s creativity, skills and confidence, and to strengthen community spirit and cohesion.

WORK IN EAST LONDONLeading up to the London 2012 Olympics the NLO ran a series of projects entitled, Newham Welcomes the World (2007-2012), organised in collaboration with local schools, community organisations and businesses.

We gave hundreds of local residents the opportunity to take part in new and life-enhancing musical activities, celebrating the major events which continue to shape the future of their neighbourhood.

“NLO have made an important contribution to celebrating the transformation of this part of London ...” Stephen Timms MP

“NLO reflects the qualities of inclusiveness, imagination and innovation that flow from our fertile mix of cultures...they are immensely skilled in using music to bring people together.”Lyn Brown MP

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Artistic DirectorRonald Corp OBEGeneral ManagerSam EvansProjects & DevelopmentAntony Fitz-Harris

LeaderDavid JuritzBoard of DirectorsJonathan White (Chairman)David BlagbroughProfessor David BoglePeter Richards-CarpenterChristine Whatford CBE

PHOTOS: © Chris Jones & John Reddihough

We are exceptionally grateful to all the generous individuals, businesses, trusts and foundations who make our work possible. To find a full list of our sponsors and partners please visit our website.