The message of universal brotherhood in Beethoven’s “Choral Symphony” has never been more necessary or appropriate. London Phoenix Orchestra’s “Concert for Peace” aims to embody that message. The concert will feature Syrian viola player Raghad Haddad – now resident in this country after fleeing Syria in 2016, she is eager to help those affected by the situation in her war-torn homeland. She will be joined by British clarinetist Sheena Balmain in Bruch’s “Concerto for Clarinet and Viola” before the orchestra is joined by chorus and vocal soloists for what promises to be a special occasion. The concert is in aid of the charity “Help for Refugees”.

Starting out as The Insurance Orchestra, the London Phoenix Orchestra was founded in 1924 by Harold Rawlinson to provide members of the insurance industry with an opportunity to meet regularly and enjoy playing music together. This fundamental enthusiasm for music and a friendly ethos remains at the heart of the orchestra’s purpose to this day. Today players are drawn from all backgrounds, not just the insurance industry, and include music students.

The orchestra thanks its Corporate Members, Vice Presidents and Friends for their generous support. If you would like to support, here are some suggestions:

Become a Friend – Friends subscribe annually at £30 pa.
Friends’ subscriptions go towards core funding for the Orchestra’s activities. Anyone can apply to be a Friend and receive ticket discounts of £4 per concert/£12 pa.

Corporate Membership – Overture, Concerto and Symphony memberships from £1,500pa. We have designed a series of packages to fulfil your Company’s corporate social responsibility requirements in offering excellent value Corporate Memberships and networking opportunities.

Corporate Members of the Orchestra are: The Chartered Insurance Institute | The Canopius Group | The Talbot Group | The Hardy Group | The Catlin Group | SCOR Group | Thomas Miller | Sidley Austin LLP | Clyde & Co. | AON Benfield Ltd | AXIS Capital | Temple Legal | DUAL International | Giroux

If you would like to know more about supporting The London Phoenix Orchestra please contact Alan Grant on alangrant1000@gmail.com.