Berkeley Ensemble
Our viola player Dan Shilladay’s reconstruction of Howell’s ‘lost’ String Quartet in D minor is now featured online in The Strad. Dan shares his experiences of piecing together and editing Howell’s score prior to our new recording of the piece. Click here to read more…
Our new album of music by Dorothy Howell and her milieu, Beauty Veil’d, is available now, from EM Records. The title is taken from Keat’s poem Lamia, which inspired Howell’s breakthrough symphonic poem of the same name. Fittingly, pride of place in the programme is our premiere recording of Howell’s ‘lost’ String Quartet in D […]
The Berkeley Ensemble seeks to appoint a skilled and reliable Freelance Bookkeeper to help manage our financial records and a Freelance Charity Secretary to assist our board of trustees with the smooth governance of the charity. The Freelance Bookkeeper will be responsible for maintaining the charity’s financial records, ensuring that all transactions are accurately logged, and assisting […]
Featuring a ballerina who can make fire, a rabbit helicopter pilot and a dog-and-cat pop duo, Stories in Sound is back and it’s better than ever. As before, our audiences hear a variety of live chamber works and learn how music can inspire ideas and storytelling. Creating their own characters, plot and story arc inspired […]
To celebrate our new photos, we’ve dusted down our one-word interview and quizzed Martin on his thoughts, musical and otherwise…
The ensemble has long championed the music of Dorothy Howell, particularly her Quartet in D minor, which our viola player Dan Shilladay reconstructed from sketches in 2018. Help us to give back this lost piece its place in the repertoire by donating to our crowdfunder campaign to fund a recording this summer: more details here
We’re delighted to be accepting applications for our second Chamber Sessions weekend course for amateur musicians. The course is scheduled to take place from Friday 12th to Sunday 14th July 2024 in London.
Would you like to join the team behind the ensemble as we shape up for more adventures in music, post-COVID? We’re recruiting for our trustees board and are keen to add expertise in finance. Please download an information pack for a full role description and terms. How to apply Expressions of interest, consisting of a letter outlining […]
The Berkeley Ensemble is delighted to be accepting applications for its 2023 Chamber Music Course for amateur musicians, which will take place 28 April – 1 May 2023. UPDATE 30/11/22 The course has reached capacity, but if you’re keen to attend, email chambercourse@berkeleyensemble.co.uk to enquire about joining our waiting list for places that may become […]
The Berkeley Ensemble is delighted to appoint double bassist Martin Ludenbach to the ensemble. We’ve worked with Martin for a number of years and are absolutely delighted that he’s joining us as a permanent member. You can read about his background and varied experience below. Welcome, Martin! Originally of German heritage, Martin begun learning the […]