‘Sharing the joy of live music’: Breakthrough orchestra to debut in Battersea

A brand new orchestra, formed by some of the best young musicians from across Europe will debut in Battersea next month.

Chromatica Orchestra will  be hosted by Battersea Arts Centre for its inaugural concert on October 8.

Two emerging conductors have been appointed for the Chromatica Orchestra’s first season: Charlotte Politi, constant Lambert associate with the Royal Ballet, and Tess Jackson, associate conductor of the National Youth Orchestra.

Education and creative learning are central to Chromatica Orchestra’s identity. Each season they will work with children in schools across the country, performing side by side with them in main season concerts. 

In the 2024/25 season, the orchestra will collaborate with the David Ross Education Trust and Music in Secondary Schools Trust.

Chromatica Orchestra chairman Charles Lewington said: “Investing in music education isn’t just about cultivating potential future stars, it’s about enriching lives and communities, instilling valuable life skills such as teamwork and problem-solving, and sharing the joy of live music-making. 

“Supporting music education is a cause that means a lot to us at Chromatica Orchestra, and we’re proud to be able to work with these talented young people and share the joy that music can bring.”

On October 8, Chromatica Orchestra will arrive in spine-tingling style with conductor Charlotte Politi at the helm.

Tickets are available at https://www.chromaticaorchestra.com/

Pictured top: Chromatica Orchestra (Picture: Mark Allan)