12 Ensemble Announce New Release and North America Tour with Miloš Karadaglic

 

The 12 ensemble is a pioneering un-conducted string orchestra rapidly developing a reputation as one the UK’s leading chamber orchestras. A modern, versatile and virtuosic ensemble, the group is built around a core of twelve of London’s finest chamber musicians. Always playing without a conductor, the ensemble’s world-class performances combine the energy, excitement and creativity of a small ensemble with the breathtaking sound afforded by a string orchestra.  Formed in 2012 by Artistic Directors Eloisa-Fleur Thom and Max Ruisi, the 12 ensemble’s unique approach to performing & programming sets them apart as a revolutionary classical ensemble for the 21st century. Exploring great music of the past alongside ground-breaking new commissions and evolving genres, the ensemble sets itself no limits and reaches diverse audiences with world-class performances. Flexible both in spirit and in size, alongside the core setup of 12 players the group performs in formations ranging from duos to 23 strings and beyond. The 12 ensemble are in demand internationally, recently performing at leading venues including the Barbican, Royal Albert Hall, Berlin Philharmonie and Elbphilharmonie, Hamburg. The group have also made appearances at leading festivals worldwide, including a debut at the BBC Proms 2019, a residency at the Barbican’s Sound & Visions festival and performances in South Korea and Iceland, plus multiple broadcasts on BBC Radio 3. Their 2018 debut album Resurrection (including works by Lutoslawski and premiere recordings of works by Bryce Dessner & Kate Whitley), received wide critical acclaim from publications including Gramophone, The Strad & The Sunday Times.

12 ensemble follow up their 2019 UK The National dates joining classical guitarist Miloš Karadaglic on his North America tour February 21 through March 15, 2020.

 

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