Reviews

See below for a selection of reviews of the Northern Chamber Orchestra in concert.

NCO Romance at Christmas

“There’s nothing in the world that provokes such emotion and memories more than music. Especially when performed as beautifully.”

Northern Chamber Orchestra with the Choir of St Nicholas Catholic High School, Tatton Park, Manchester
Honorary Manc Blog, December 2021

Chloe Hanslip

“the richness and vibrancy of the tone…was there from the first notes…perfectly incisive”

Northern Chamber Orchestra with Chloë Hanslip, violin and director, The Stoller Hall, Manchester
The Arts Desk, December 2021

“Vim and vigour from the Northern Chamber Orchestra as Lara Melda shows her affinity for Rossini”

Northern Chamber Orchestra with Lara Melda, piano, The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Seen and Heard International, March 2021

Colin Currie

“The Northern Chamber Orchestra certainly are extremely talented, and play with accomplished skill and love. Simply amazing!”

Northern Chamber Orchestra with Colin Currie, percussion, The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Number 9 Reviews, May 2020

“a musical journey which soothed and delighted”

Northern Chamber Orchestra with Matthew Sharp, cello, The Forum, Romiley, Stockport
Honorary Manc Blog, March 2020

“poised, resonantly tender, gracefully energetic, gently expressive”

Northern Chamber Orchestra with Colin Currie, percussion, and Elizabeth Jordan, clarinet, The Stoller Hall, Manchester
The Arts Desk, January 2020

Raphael Wallfisch

“sprightly pacing and a sense of unalloyed joy”

Northern Chamber Orchestra with Raphael Wallfisch, cello
Premiere of Mieczysław Weinberg’s Cello Concertino, The Stoller Hall, Manchester
The Arts Desk, September 2019

“beautiful moments when soloists could shine”

Northern Chamber Orchestra with Freddy Kempf, piano, The Stoller Hall, Manchester
The Arts Desk, September 2018

“transcending and deeply touching”

Northern Chamber Orchestra with Freddy Kempf, piano, The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Number 9 Reviews, September 2018

“a fitting end to the Northern Chamber Orchestra’s 50th anniversary season”

Northern Chamber Orchestra with Raphael Wallfisch, cello, The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Confidentials, May 2018

“Unfamiliar Haydn symphony shines in Macclesfield”

Northern Chamber Orchestra with Ben Hudson, bassoon, Macclesfield Heritage Centre
Manchester Evening News, November 2015

“their familiar incisiveness and flair shone”

Northern Chamber Orchestra with Steven Hough, piano, Macclesfield Heritage Centre
Manchester Evening News, March 2015

Raphael Wallfisch

“the NCO, tiny but so powerful in this splendid acoustic”

Northern Chamber Orchestra with Raphael Wallfisch, cello
World premiere of John Joubert’s Cello Concerto, St Mary’s Church, Shrewsbury
Business Live, March 2012