Orchestra of the Swan  -  Classical Encounters
Making music - breaking barriers

...the remarkable Orchestra of the Swan... Birmingham Post

Orchestra of the Swan performs with passion, giving outstanding performances with innovative programming and accessible presentation.  In addition to a busy schedule of concerts in its home venue in Stratford-upon-Avon and across the country, the 2007-8 season will see OOTS become an Associate Ensemble at the newly refurbished Town Hall, Birmingham presenting great masterpieces and outstanding young soloists in their new series: Classical Encounters with Orchestra of the Swan.

... this jewel of an ensemble...a gutsy and versatile group...  The Guardian

Orchestra of the Swan champions exciting new work and has commissioned John Woolrich, Tansy Davies, Joe Duddell, Errollyn Wallen, Paul Patterson, Joe Cutler, Oscar Bosch, Joe Cutler, Dobrinka Tabakova and many others.  Future commissions include new work from John Joubert, Alexander Goehr, Paul Patterson and Joanne Lee.

...a brilliant performance... Daily Telegraph

The Orchestra's home is at the Civic Hall, Stratford-upon-Avon with residencies in, Redditch and Bedworth, performing at major concert venues and festivals including Symphony Hall Birmingham, Warwick Arts Centre, St John's Smith Square, St George's Brandon Hill, Lichfield, Kings Lynn, Newbury, Two Moors, Corsham, Three Choirs and Deal Festivals. 

...a clear, warm-toned performance... radiant lyrical splendour...  The Independent