London Chamber Orchestra
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Biography
The London Chamber Orchestra, a British chamber orchestra based in England, was established in 1921 by conductor and composer Anthony Bernard. The ensemble performed under various names before adopting the London Chamber Orchestra moniker for their first official concert on May 11, 1921. Under Bernard's leadership, the LCO continued to perform through World War II until his death in 1963. Christopher Warren-Green took over as Musical Director in 1988 and led the orchestra through significant performances, including the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011. The LCO gave more than 100 UK premieres, featuring works by composers such as Malcolm Arnold, Manuel de Falla, and Maurice Ravel. Notable albums include Minimalist (1990) and Vivaldi - Four Seasons / Concertos (1998). The orchestra's final performance took place in February 2024 at London's Cadogan Hall, after which it officially closed on February 18, 2025.
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Albums
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- Fantasia on 'Greensleeves' featuring Skaila Kanga
- Serenade in E flat major Op. 6: II. Allegro ma non troppo e grazioso featuring Roger Chase
- Serenade in E flat major Op. 6: I. Andante con moto featuring Roger Chase
- Serenade in E flat major Op. 6: III. Adagio featuring Roger Chase
- Oboe Concerto in C Major, RV 447: I. Allegro featuring Christopher Warren-Green
- Shaker Loops (1983): A Final Shaking by London Chamber Orchestra
- The Frontier (1989) by London Chamber Orchestra
- Concerto for 2 trumpets in C major RV537: I. Allegro by Christopher Warren-Green
- Finale by London Chamber Orchestra
- Concerto for 2 trumpets in C major RV537: II. Largo by Christopher Warren-Green
- Roundabout featuring London Community Gospel Choir
- Concerto For Oboe In C Major Rv447: I. Allegro featuring Christopher Warren-Green
- Serenade in C major Op. 48: II. Waltz by Christopher Warren-Green
- Serenade for Strings in E Major, Op. 22: V. Finale: Allegro vivace by London Chamber Orchestra
- Adams: Shaker Loops: II. Hymning Slews
- Wexford Carol featuring London Chamber Orchestra
- Concerto for 2 trumpets in C Major, RV 537: III. Allegro featuring Christopher Warren-Green
- Eight Lines (1979 rev. 1983) featuring Christopher Warren-Green
- Mr Selfridge~Harry Comes Home by London Chamber Orchestra
- Mr Selfridge~Lovely Day by London Chamber Orchestra
- The Lark ascending by London Chamber Orchestra
- Mr Selfridge~Henri and the Sprinkler by London Chamber Orchestra
- Concerto For Bassoon In B Flat Major Rv502: Ii. Largo featuring Christopher Warren-Green
- Mr Selfridge~Ellen Love's Entrance by London Chamber Orchestra
