Jersey Chamber Orchestra

Jersey Chamber Orchestra - Taking a bow following a performance of the Brahms Requiem; St Thomas's Church, Jersey

The Jersey Chamber Orchestra is a semi-professional orchestra based in the island of Jersey. The orchestra's music director is the Israeli conductor and violinist Daniel Cohen[1][2]


History

The orchestra was founded in 2007[3] as part of the charity Music in Action. The aims of Music in Action are to promote and support the development of music in Jersey by organising popular cultural events of high quality, while promoting and supporting other Jersey charities.[4] Every year they provide opportunities for local children to be educated and inspired by the visiting professional musicians. The orchestra performs as part of the annual Liberation Festival.[5]

Soloists

The orchestra has played with soloists of international renown, including:



References

  1. ↑ Daniel Cohen, HarrisonParrott agency
  2. ↑ Daniel Cohen Website
  3. ↑ BBC News - Elizabeth Watts to sing with JSO
  4. ↑ Music In Action website
  5. ↑ Liberation Festival Programme 2012
  6. ↑ Liberation Jersey - 2013 Brahms Requiem
  7. ↑ BBC News 2008
  8. ↑ St Helier, Jersey What's On Website
  9. ↑ Rural Jersey - Concert review

External links

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