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The New Concert Orchestra is a classical music ensemble that has been entertaining audiences for over 50 years. Founded in 1965 by conductor and composer Ronald Binge, the orchestra has become known for its unique sound and innovative approach to classical music. Ronald Binge was a British composer and arranger who had worked extensively in the film and television industry. He had a passion for classical music and wanted to create an orchestra that would bring this music to a wider audience. With this goal in mind, he founded the New Concert Orchestra in London in 1965. The orchestra's early years were marked by a series of successful performances and recordings. Binge's arrangements of popular classical pieces, such as "Elizabethan Serenade" and "Sailing By," became instant hits and helped to establish the orchestra's reputation as a leading classical ensemble. Over the years, the New Concert Orchestra has had many talented musicians and conductors as members. Some of the most notable include conductor Barry Wordsworth, who served as the orchestra's principal conductor from 1989 to 2006, and violinist Nigel Kennedy, who performed with the orchestra in the 1990s. One of the highlights of the New Concert Orchestra's career was its performance at the Royal Albert Hall in 1972. The orchestra performed a program of classical favorites, including works by Mozart, Beethoven, and Tchaikovsky. The performance was a huge success and helped to cement the orchestra's reputation as one of the leading classical ensembles in the UK. In addition to its live performances, the New Concert Orchestra has also recorded numerous albums over the years. Some of the most popular include "The World of Ronald Binge," "The Best of British Light Music," and "The Golden Age of Light Music." The New Concert Orchestra has received many awards and accolades over the years. In 1973, the orchestra was awarded the Ivor Novello Award for Best Light Orchestral Music. In 1995, the orchestra was awarded the Classic FM Award for Best Light Music Album for its recording of "The Best of British Light Music." Despite its many successes, the New Concert Orchestra has faced its share of challenges over the years. In the 1990s, the orchestra faced financial difficulties and was forced to cut back on its performances. However, the orchestra was able to bounce back and has continued to perform and record to this day. Today, the New Concert Orchestra continues to be a leading classical ensemble in the UK. With its unique sound and innovative approach to classical music, the orchestra has won over audiences around the world and has become a beloved institution in the world of classical music.

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