18th Century Concert Orchestra

The 18th Century Concert Orchestra present exquisite, atmospheric re-enactments, musical and visual, of works by some of the western worlds major baroque composers. Using instruments of the period and beautiful handmade costumes the 18th Century Concert Orchestra conjure up the spirit and elegance of an age of opulence and imagined pleasure.

The candlelight performances of popular 18th century classical music faithfully recreate the sights and sounds as they might have been at the original ‘concerts of ancient music’ in England, Germany’s Collegium Musicum or France’s Concert Spiritual. “The musical standard throughout was exceptional, demonstrating enthusiasm, dedication and technical excellence. Small wonder this chamber orchestra has earned a reputation as one of the finest exponents of baroque music in the country” – Oxford Times