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Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment

Recognised as one of the world’s foremost period instrument ensembles: formed in 1986 as a self-governing orchestra, the OAE has always maintained a player-led approach to artistic planning and programming.



Haydn, Mozart Concerti
Haydn, Mozart Concerti
Renowned violinist Rachel Podger performs with the OAE in a programme of Mozart and Haydn 

CCS SA 29309  

Dido and Aeneas
Dido and Aeneas
Selected as Gramophone 'Editor's Choice' and BBC Music 'Choice'. 

CHAN0757  

Linn Records Sampler
Linn Records Sampler
Linn Records sampler with highlights from the Jazz, Classical and Scottish catalogue. 

AKP 175  

Vivaldi Concerti
Vivaldi Concerti
A fantastic and exuberantly played disc of Vivaldi which was named 'Editor's Choice' in Gramophone 

CKD 151  

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment

The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment is recognised as one of the world's foremost period instrument ensembles. Formed in 1986 as a self-governing orchestra, the OAE has always maintained a player-led approach to artistic planning and programming, working with a range of distinguished guest conductors and in 1992, Sir Simon Rattle and Frans Brüggen were appointed Principal Guest Conductors. In 1997 the work of the London Classical Players was absorbed by the OAE, and Sir Roger Norrington joined the roster of conductors. The Orchestra, as an Associate of London's Royal Festival Hall, gratefully acknowledges the financial support that SBC gives the Orchestra through its association with the Hall.

In addition to its relationship with the Royal Festival Hall, the Orchestra has been resident at St George's, Bristol since 1995 and enjoys regular collaborations with Symphony Hall in Birmingham, Cité de la Musique in Paris and the Lincoln Center in New York. Other regular appearances include Glyndebourne, the BBC Proms and other major festivals in the UK and abroad. The OAE's commitment to combining period authenticity with contemporary values has engendered numerous memorable performances ranging from Rameau's ‘Les Boreades' at the Salzburg Festival to Tchaikovsky weekends in London, Paris and Birmingham.

The Orchestra's extensive discography includes recordings for all the major record companies and features artists such as Sir Charles Mackerras, Andreas Scholl, Emanuel Ax, Gustav Leonhardt, David Daniels and René Jacobs. This Vivaldi recording is the Orchestra's first CD for Linn and features directors and instrumental soloists from within the OAE.
For further information - www.oae.co.uk
Edinburgh Festival dates for Linn artists
03 July 2009
Linn at EIF
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Linn artists at the BBC Proms
30 June 2009
live concerts in London
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Audiophile Audition
A release of the highest caliber
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ClassicsToday.com
5 Stars
This is a gem...the playing is technically assured and dripping with personality
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Independent on Sunday
they have warmth, polish, energy, a terrific rhythmic drive and some glorious playing
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International Record Review
elegance, natural grace and genuine warmth
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22 March 2013 to 22 March 2013
England, London
Hall One, Kings Place, London, England, UK
Bach: Brandenberg

13 April 2013 to 13 April 2013
England, London
Purcell Room, Southbank Centre, London, England, UK
Tots! Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment

17 April 2013 to 17 April 2013
England, London
King's Place, London, England, UK
Bach Unwrapped

19 April 2013 to 19 April 2013
England, London
Kings Place Hall One, London, England, UK
Bach Unwrapped: Cantatas and Brandenburg Concertos

20 April 2013 to 20 April 2013
England, London
Kings Place, St Pancras Room, London, England, Uk
Bach Study Day: The Brandenburgs

06 May 2013 to 06 May 2013
England
St James Church, Chipping Camden Music Festival, Gloucestershire, England, UK
Corelli

07 May 2013 to 07 May 2013
England
St. James's Church, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, England, UK
Chipping Campden Music Festival

17 May 2013 to 17 May 2013
England, London
Kings Place Hall One, London, England, UK
Bach Unwrapped: Cantatas and Brandenburg Concertos

18 May 2013 to 18 May 2013
England, London
Kings Place Hall One, London, England, UK
Bach Unwrapped: Family Concert

03 June 2013 to 03 June 2013
England, London
Royal Festival Hall, London, England, UK
Queens, Heroines and Ladykillers: A Tribute to Lorraine Hunt Lieberson

03 June 2013 to 03 June 2013
England, London
Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London, England, UK
Queens, Heroines and Ladykillers: A Tribute to Lorraine Hunt Lieberson

01 July 2013 to 01 July 2013
Europe
Théâtre des Champs-Elysées, France, Europe
Queens, Heroines and Ladykillers: A Tribute to Lorraine Hunt Lieberson

28 September 2013 to 28 September 2013
England, London
Kings Place, St Pancras Room, London, England, UK
Bach Study Day: Bach’s Sound World & Instruments

30 September 2013 to 30 September 2013
Africa
Royal Festival Hall, London, England, UK
Gamechangers: Musical Fireworks

31 October 2013 to 31 October 2013
England, London
Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, England, UK
Gamechangers: Arcangelo Corelli

07 November 2013 to 07 November 2013
England, London
Queen Elizabeth Hall, LOndon, England, UK
The Works

26 November 2013 to 26 November 2013
England, London
Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, England, UK
A Pianistic Partnership

30 November 2013 to 30 November 2013
England, London
Purcell Room, Southbank Centre, London, England, UK
OAE Tots

15 December 2013 to 15 December 2013
England, London
Royal Festival Hall, London, England, UK
King Of Fools: Offenbach’s Fantasio

19 December 2013 to 19 December 2013
England, London
Hall One, King's Place, London, England, UK
Bach: Christmas Oratorio

14 January 2014 to 14 January 2014
England, London
Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, England, UK
Gamechangers: A Forgotten Revolutionary

16 February 2014 to 16 February 2014
England, London
Purcell Room, London, England, UK
OAE Tots

20 February 2014 to 20 February 2014
England, London
Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, England, UK
French Fancies

19 March 2014 to 19 March 2014
England, London
Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, England, UK
The Works

25 March 2014 to 25 March 2014
England, London
Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, England, UK
Gamechangers: A Forgotten Cello

08 April 2014 to 08 April 2014
England, London
Royal Festival Hall, London, England, UK
Gamechangers: Symphonic Greats

27 April 2014 to 27 April 2014
England, London
Purcell Room, Southbank Centre, London, England, UK
OAE Tots

06 May 2014 to 06 May 2014
England, London
Royal Festival Hall, London, England, UK
Gamechangers: Creation

11 May 2014 to 11 May 2014
England, London
Purcell Room, Southbank Centre, London, England, UK
Gamechangers Study Day: Creation

11 May 2014 to 11 May 2014
England, London
Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, England, UK
In The Spirit of Tradition