'Vibrant and ambitious' Harrogate orchestra prepare for this week's homecoming concert at Royal Hall

On the eve of their much-anticipated homecoming concert at Harrogate’s Royal Hall, Cuore Chamber Orchestra has announced its latest act of community engagement.

Taking place this Friday, November 6 at 7.30pm, the opening concert of their 2026/27 season will feature Mozart’s Symphony No.29 and his 3rd Violin Concerto and Grieg’s Holberg Suite.

As a vibrant and ambitious young ensemble, Cuore's success depends on the skills and expertise of a network of advisors and volunteers.

As part of its ongoing mission from its Harrogate base to become a world-class Chamber Orchestra at the heart of Yorkshire, the orchestra is to hold a Cuore Talent Weekend.

Taking place on Sunday, November 15 and Monday, November 16 via social media, the Cuore is seeking talented and skilled people to join/enhance its team of volunteers to pursue the continued professional growth and expansion of Cuore Chamber Orchestra & Charity.

More on the Cuore Talent Weekend here

This Friday’s concert under the baton of the Cuore’s ambitious and talented founder, artistic director and conductor William Dutton, follows a successful inaugural year of five performances in three iconic Yorkshire venues by this acclaimed new professional chamber orchestra for Yorkshire.

The soloist will be one of Britain’s foremost violinists, Jennifer Pike.

In demand as soloist and recitalist all over the world, she is known as an artist of exceptional integrity and depth, while her ability to “hold an audience spellbound” (The Strad) and “luminous beauty of tone” (The Observer) have established her as one of the most exciting artists performing today.

The concert at the Royal Hall will also feature the Yorkshire premiere of composer and BBC Radio 3 Broadcaster Michael Berkeley’s Meditations for Strings.

Tickets here