Role

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Ensemble

Country

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Australia

Genre

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Chamber

 

The Royal Northern College of Music New Ensemble is a classical music ensemble based in Manchester, England. The ensemble was founded in 1998 by Clark Rundell, who is currently the ensemble's conductor and artistic director. The ensemble is made up of students and recent graduates of the Royal Northern College of Music, one of the leading conservatories in the United Kingdom. The Royal Northern College of Music New Ensemble has become known for its innovative programming and commitment to contemporary music. The ensemble has premiered numerous works by living composers, including Harrison Birtwistle, Mark-Anthony Turnage, and James MacMillan. The ensemble has also collaborated with a number of prominent soloists, including pianist Joanna MacGregor and cellist Steven Isserlis. One of the highlights of the Royal Northern College of Music New Ensemble's career was its performance at the 2006 BBC Proms. The ensemble performed a program of contemporary music, including works by Birtwistle, Turnage, and MacMillan. The performance was well-received by critics and helped to establish the ensemble's reputation as one of the leading contemporary music ensembles in the United Kingdom. In addition to its performances at the BBC Proms, the Royal Northern College of Music New Ensemble has also performed at a number of other prestigious venues, including the Royal Festival Hall, the Barbican Centre, and the Bridgewater Hall. The ensemble has also toured extensively throughout the United Kingdom and Europe, performing in countries such as Germany, France, and Spain. The Royal Northern College of Music New Ensemble has received numerous awards and accolades throughout its career. In 2002, the ensemble won the Royal Philharmonic Society's Ensemble Award, which is given to the best ensemble in the United Kingdom. The ensemble has also been nominated for several BBC Music Magazine Awards, including Best Newcomer and Best Chamber Ensemble. The Royal Northern College of Music New Ensemble has also recorded extensively, with several of its recordings receiving critical acclaim. The ensemble's recording of Birtwistle's "The Fields of Sorrow" was named one of the best classical recordings of 2005 by The Guardian, while its recording of Turnage's "Scherzoid" was named one of the best classical recordings of 2007 by Gramophone magazine. The Royal Northern College of Music New Ensemble has also been involved in a number of educational initiatives, including workshops and masterclasses for young musicians. The ensemble has worked with a number of schools and music organizations throughout the United Kingdom, helping to inspire the next generation of classical musicians. Overall, the Royal Northern College of Music New Ensemble has established itself as one of the leading contemporary music ensembles in the United Kingdom. With its innovative programming, commitment to new music, and talented musicians, the ensemble has become a fixture on the classical music scene and a source of inspiration for musicians and audiences alike.

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