It's 1986. For some ten years there has existed a largely London-based core of players of baroque instruments who have played for bands run autonomously by experts. Confidence and standards have improved greatly. Music-making has been transformed.
And then a group of players forms a self-governing orchestra of period instruments - the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment (OAE). There's no single conductor. Instead, conductors or directors from violin or keyboard are appointed on a concert-by-concert basis. The OAE is quickly recognised as special, and the recording industry clasps it to its bosom.
Twenty two years later the OAE, now a Resident at London's Southbank Centre and Associate Orchestra at Glyndebourne, flourishes. In celebration of its 22 years 6 great men who have played pivotal roles in the Orchestras history have been named as Principal Artists (Iván Fischer, Vladimir Jurowski and Sir Simon Rattle) and Emeritus Conductors (Frans Brüggen, Sir Charles Mackerras and Sir Roger Norrington). And the OAE continues to thrill through its dynamic, refined, extraordinary playing.
We've just launched our first podcast during which you can find out more about the music featured in our concerts with Robin Ticciati next week (20 May at London’s Queen Elizabeth Hall and 23 May in St George’s Bristol). Let us know what you think!
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New 2009-2010 Season now on sale!
We thought you'd like to know that our new season of concerts at Southbank Centre has just gone on public sale. For more details and information on how to book, please visit the Southbank Centre website or download a flyer at the OAE website.
We're now on Twitter- find us by searching for 'theoae'!
We are now on Windows Messenger, so you can talk live to a member of staff if you need help booking a concert, want more information on a piece of music or if you want to give us feedback. Our address is [email protected].
Add us as a contact and we will try to answer all your questions!
Here are details of our forthcoming concerts:
Sunday 10 May 2009, 3pm
Sunley Pavilion, Royal Festival Hall
Insight Club: Mendelssohn's Scottish
OAE Chief Executive and Mendelssohn enthusiast Stephen Carpenter explores the composers much-loved Scottish Symphony.
The session lasts 75 minutes and a free glass of wine or soft drink is included.
TICKETS 0871 663 2597
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12-17 May 2009
Kings Place
Henry George Joseph Felix
Our first full week of performances at Kings Place celebrates the music of four great composers who all have an anniversary of one sort or another in 2009 : Purcell, Handel, Haydn and Mendelssohn. During the week we have concerts, talks, a walk, a film and a family concert, so there is something for everyone, plus tickets for some events are on sale for just £6.50.
TICKETS 0844 264 0321
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