Highlights
Lord Chris Smith to be next Chair of OAE
Thursday 18 June 2026
The Right Honourable Chris Smith, Baron Smith of Finsbury, will be the new Chair of the OAE.
- Acland Burghley
- Education
Full of Surprises!
Friday 7 November 2025
We’ve just released our 2024/25 ‘Annual Review’ of our Education work. Discover the impact we’ve been having from Brighton to Leeds.
- OAE Staff
- Podcasts
- Tea with Netty
Tea with Netty #77: OAE Chief Operating Officer Edward Shaw
Thursday 18 June 2026
In the latest episode, Netty returns to OAE headquarters at Acland Burghley School to chat with Chief Operating Officer Edward Shaw. From studying Botany and working in the vineyards of Burgundy to teaching English in Bordeaux, Edward shares the fascinating and unconventional path that led him to the Orchestra, bringing a unique perspective to his role as COO.
