Booking a full symphony orchestra is not simply a matter of arranging music for an event — it is an investment in atmosphere, emotion, and impact. Few artistic experiences can match the presence of eighty musicians performing with unified purpose. The sound they create is not merely heard; it is felt. Strings provide warmth and depth, brass brings brilliance and majesty, woodwinds offer colour and delicacy, and percussion supplies energy and precision. Together they form a musical experience that is impossible to replicate with smaller ensembles.
Engaging a symphony orchestra immediately elevates any occasion. A gala becomes distinguished, a ceremony becomes resonant, and a corporate event gains a sense of scale and prestige. The orchestra’s sound has the capacity to transform spaces and shape moments, turning an ordinary gathering into a memorable and meaningful experience. Guests do not forget the emotional sweep of a great orchestral crescendo or the intimacy of a perfectly shaped quiet passage.
A full orchestra also provides a level of professionalism that ensures the success of your event. Each section is led by experienced musicians who understand both their individual responsibilities and the collective artistry required. The conductor, together with the ensemble, delivers a performance that is cohesive, refined, and reliable. This discipline allows you to offer your audience not only beautiful music but also a polished presentation of the highest calibre.
Moreover, the orchestra brings with it a connection to the musical language of cinema, ceremony, and tradition. Many of the most iconic and emotionally powerful scores — from classical masterpieces to contemporary film music — were conceived for the symphony orchestra. By choosing this ensemble, you offer your guests the chance to experience the depth and richness of that tradition in a live setting.
Ultimately, booking a symphony orchestra is an act of ambition and imagination. It signals that your event aspires to something extraordinary: an experience that engages, inspires, and lingers long after the final note has faded.
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A full symphony orchestra, complete with full string, brass, woodwind and percussion sections, and an experienced conductor / musical director.
The orchestra contains all of the standard instruments in each group, and will be between 70 - 100 piece, depending on musical need: a keyboard section / pipe organist, harpist / plucked instrumentalist, vocalists / choir can be included depending on orchestration, as can folk or any other additional instruments. Euphonium (bass clef) in concert pitch is available.
A smaller version of a symphony orchestra, playing classical music with fewer musicians, between 20 - 40 players depending on your needs, featuring strings and normally single woodwinds and brass.
A keyboardist / pipe organist, harpist / plucked instrumentalist, vocalists / choir can be included depending on orchestration, as can folk or any other additional instruments. Euphonium (bass clef) in concert pitch is available.
An ensemble usually consisting of 21 musicians:
6 first violins
5 second violins
4 violas
4 cellos
2 basses
A large string orchestra is also available consisting of a conductor and:
16 first violins
14 second violins
12 violas
10 cellos
8 basses
For additional instruments to add to your orchestra, see here. A keyboardist / pipe organist, harpist / plucked instrumentalist, vocalists / choir can be included depending on orchestration, as can folk or any other additional instruments. Euphonium (bass clef) in concert pitch is available.
For vocals, see here.
String, brass, woodwind and percussion sections are available.
Additional keyboards or pipe organists can be found here.
Experienced musical directors, arrangers, producers, and composers are also available.
Prices can vary depending on the individual/ensemble, setting, duration, and what you need from us. Because every project is different, prices can’t be set.
Get in touch and we’ll be happy to discuss your plans and provide a free, no obligation, tailored quote.