London College of Music (LCM), part of the University of West London (UWL), has announced a year-long partnership with the world-renowned English Chamber Orchestra (ECO).
This partnership offers LCM's talented classical music students the opportunity to work closely with ECO musicians in performance and composition workshops.
Students will participate in side-by-side rehearsals and orchestral coaching with ECO, and will benefit from a series of eight master classes given by the orchestra's musicians. They will also undertake work experience placements in the orchestral administration office and ECO's music library.
LCM and the ECO are working with Arts 4 Dementia to set up a new programme of workshops for musicians in the early stages of dementia.
Dr Emilie Capulet, Head of Classical Performance Studies at LCM, said: "Our partnership with the ECO is an inspiration for LCM students, offering them the unique opportunity to work and perform with musicians from one of the world's most dynamic orchestras."
ECO General Manager Pauline Gilbertson added: "We are delighted to be entering into a partnership with London College of Music and our musicians are thrilled to have this opportunity to share their skills with LCM's students. This is our first close association with a college and we look forward to engaging with LCM in many different ways."
Members of the public can attend the two lunchtime concerts in February and April, which are part of LCM's Celebrity Recitals series, in addition to a composers’ workshop given by members of the ECO. For information about tickets and all LCM Live events visit: www.uwl.ac.uk/lcmlive .
