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The Steve Race Orchestra is a classical music ensemble that has been entertaining audiences for over three decades. The orchestra was founded by Steve Race, a British pianist, composer, and broadcaster, in 1989. The ensemble has since become one of the most popular orchestras in the UK, known for its unique blend of classical and contemporary music. Steve Race was born in Lincolnshire, England, in 1921. He began playing the piano at a young age and went on to study music at the Royal Academy of Music in London. After completing his studies, Race worked as a pianist and composer for various radio and television programs. He also wrote several books on music and was a regular contributor to music magazines. In 1989, Race founded the Steve Race Orchestra, which quickly gained a reputation for its innovative approach to classical music. The orchestra's repertoire includes classical works by composers such as Mozart, Beethoven, and Bach, as well as contemporary pieces by artists like John Williams and Andrew Lloyd Webber. The Steve Race Orchestra is made up of some of the most talented musicians in the UK. The ensemble's main members include Steve Race on piano, David Snell on harp, and John Williams on guitar. Other members of the orchestra include a string section, brass section, woodwind section, and percussion section. Over the years, the Steve Race Orchestra has performed at some of the most prestigious venues in the UK, including the Royal Albert Hall, the Barbican Centre, and the Royal Festival Hall. The orchestra has also toured extensively throughout the UK and Europe, performing in countries such as France, Germany, and Italy. One of the highlights of the Steve Race Orchestra's career was their performance at the 1994 Proms. The Proms is an annual series of classical music concerts held at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The Steve Race Orchestra was invited to perform at the Proms, where they played a selection of classical and contemporary pieces to a packed audience. The Steve Race Orchestra has also won several awards over the years. In 1997, the orchestra won the Classical Brit Award for Best Classical Album for their recording of John Williams' Guitar Concerto. The album was a commercial success, reaching number one on the UK classical music charts. In addition to their live performances, the Steve Race Orchestra has also recorded several albums. Their discography includes classical works such as Mozart's Piano Concertos and contemporary pieces such as Andrew Lloyd Webber's Variations. Despite the passing of Steve Race in 2009, the orchestra continues to perform and entertain audiences around the world. The ensemble's commitment to innovation and excellence in classical music has made them one of the most respected orchestras in the UK.

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