Richmond Chamber Orchestra
North Yorkshire's pocket-sized orchestra
Director Philippa Mo
Richmond Chamber Orchestra
North Yorkshire's pocket-sized orchestra
Director Philippa Mo
LIVE MUSIC IN UNEXPECTED PLACES
The RCO, the pocket-sized orchestra.
- The Richmond Chamber Orchestra is the new orchestra for North Yorkshire. Based in Richmond, it brings together the best musicians in the area. Professionals, semi-professionals and outstanding amateurs from Newcastle to Ripon, Redcar to Sedbergh. Our director Philippa Mo is based in London, and has played and toured throughout the world.
- The RCO is small, generally 20 players, and its repertoire includes all styles of music from Arcangelo Corelli to Anna Clyne. Being a pocket-sized orchestra that fits in anywhere and plays anywhere, we can make live music accessible by bringing it close to people. Find a space and the RCO will fill it with music performed by some of the best musicians in the area.
- We offer a platform to outstanding young players as soloists or members. Currently this is a string ensemble, also featuring harpsichord, harp, and soloists on any instruments.
Philippa Mo
(photo Guy Carpenter)
Philippa Mo has directed four of our first six concerts, and we are delighted to say that she will be continuing to work with us in 2026.Follow the link to her website to find out more about her.
WELCOME to the RCO
WHAT WE CAN OFFER
- As well as performing in concert venues, we'll be taking music into places which may seldom hear classical music being performed live.
- Schools and care homes, for example; public spaces, castles, galleries and museums. We are also available to play at events of most kinds. By the end of 2025 we will have played in four churches, Richmond Theatre and Tennants Garden Rooms. We are planning a promenade concert next year (not The Proms!). If you have a space you'd like us to play in, email us from the link below.