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From our UK regional touring to our work here with the students of Acland Burghley School, we’re always striving to keep music alive and accessible for all. We are redefining what it means to be an orchestra in the 2020s – and can’t do it without your support. Find out the ways that you can support and become a part of this story below.

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A picture of a mahogany-coloured grand piano made by the Erard piano company.
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A 'Mendelssohn' piano

Thursday 20 March 2025

Could the fortepiano being played in our Das Jahr concert once have belonged to Felix Mendelssohn?*
A group of dancers who are all mid-jump
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  • Acland Burghley
  • Composers

Introducing Breaking Bach

Thursday 13 March 2025

We're breaking the code of the dance rhythms in Bach's music.
Article
  • Southbank Centre 2025-26

Party Planning

Friday 7 March 2025

We're turning 40 next year and here's how we're planning to celebrate with our 2025/26 season at the…
The dancers and OAE musicians being applauded by an audience after a performance of Breaking Bach at ENB studios in October 2023
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  • Acland Burghley
  • Artists
  • support
  • Supporters

Become an Executive Producer

Sunday 1 June 2025

Help us capture the brilliance of Breaking Bach for TV
Article

Musical Connections: Arts for Impact Campaign

Friday 7 March 2025

We're participating in the Arts for Impact campaign from Tuesday 18 – Tuesday 25 March (noon)
  • Acland Burghley
  • Education
  • Supporters

Dreamchasing Young Producers

Friday 6 December 2024

A note from our CEO Crispin Woodhead on the Dreamchasing Young Producers
Article
  • Composers
  • History and Theory of Music
  • Southbank Centre 2024-25

5 Things to Know About Bach and The Brandenburg Concertos

Friday 1 November 2024

Are the Brandenburg Concertos peak Bach?
Article
  • Interview
  • OAE Musicians

Take a Beat Series 1

Friday 4 July 2025

We've been working on a new series, 'Take a Beat', where we chat with the wonderful people who make the music of the OAE.
  • Interview

Speed Interview - Shelley von Strunckel

Wednesday 3 April 2013

Ahead of an Insight Club in 2013 about The Magic Flute, we chatted to astrologist and OAE enthusiast Shelley von Strunckel about Mozart, mysticism and The Matrix…
Article
  • Composers
  • History and Theory of Music

Handel’s Music for the Royal Fireworks: Shock and Awe

Wednesday 21 August 2013

George Frideric Handel is best known for restoring English music to its’ highly respected and acclaimed position, following years of compositional drought after the death of Purcell in 1695.

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