The Sheffield Chamber Orchestra is a standard classical
orchestra of around 40 players which is based in
Sheffield,
England
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. Formed in 1950, the orchestra performs works suitable for Chamber Orchestra from the baroque to the present day. There are three concerts each year: a 'Winter Gala Concert' in late November or early December; a 'Spring Masterworks Concert' in early March; and then in May a 'Summer Festival Concert' where the orchestra is joined by local up-and-coming performers. Whilst the orchestra is primarily amateur, it employs a professional conductor,
Laurence Perkins. The orchestra is led by Ralph Dawson, also a professional.
External links
Official site
Orchestras in Sheffield
Chamber orchestras
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