European Union Chamber Orchestra

The European Union Chamber Orchestra (EUCO), established in 1981, is a distinguished chamber orchestra that has earned a global reputation as a musical ambassador for the European Union. Comprising talented musicians from across the member states, EUCO has performed in prestigious venues worldwide, from Europe to South America, Mexico, Cuba, Belize, Canada, and India. The orchestra is renowned for its unique approach, performing without a conductor and led by the concertmaster from the first chair. EUCO has collaborated with esteemed soloists such as Peter Donohoe, Nikolai Demidenko, Amandine Savary, Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Julian Lloyd Webber, and Lesley Garrett, among others. With a rich history of touring and broadcasting on platforms like BBC Radio 3, the European Union Chamber Orchestra continues to captivate audiences with its exceptional performances in the classical and chamber music genres.