The Orion Orchestra has built a reputation as one of the most dynamic orchestras on the UK’s music scene. It was founded to provide young musicians the opportunities and mentorship needed to bridge the gap between music college and their professional careers, while inspiring the next generation through accessible concerts. With players selected from the most talented music college students and recent graduates, the orchestra gives young players experience in working at London’s leading concert venues, as well as the chance to work under the highest professional standards. Since Orion’s formation in 2005 by artistic director Toby Purser, notable soloists have included Joanna MacGregor, Julian Lloyd Webber, Tasmin Little, Susan Gritton, Anne Murray and Dennis O’Neill. Exceptional young soloists have included violinists Nicola Benedetti, Valeriy Sokolov, Jack Liebeck and Charlie Siem, pianists Teo Georghiu, Tom Poster and Panos Karan, percussionist Martin Grubinger, cellist Guy Johnston, tenor Jesus Leon and soprano Laura Mitchell.

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