The Swan’s New Single
The Swan’s Artistic Director David Le Page tells us about his inspiration for his special arrangement of Brian Eno’s An Ending (Ascent) arranged for Harp, Violin & Orchestra.
The Swan Blog- Issue 9. It’s Showtime
Issue 9- It’s Showtime.
We join Lisa for her last blog, as the Swans
join the students at Priestley Smith’s end of year show.
The Swan Blog- Issue 8. The Cajun Crawl
Issue 8- The Cajun Crawl
The students at Priestley Smith gear up for their final performance.
The Swan Blog- Issue 7. Making Music
Issue 7 – Making Music
Lisa meets up with an ex-pupil of Priestley Smith and friend of The Swan.
The Swan Blog- Issue 6. No Strings Attached
Issue 6 – No Strings Attached
The student at Priestley Smith are introduced to strings and percussion.
The Swan Blog- Issue 5. Striking a Chord
Issue 5 – Striking a Chord
This week the students are introduced to the musical instruments by The Swan players.
The Swan Blog- Issue 4. Meeting the Students
Issue 4 – Meeting the Students
In this issue Lisa and the Swan players meet the VI students of Priestley Smith Specialist School, in Birmingham.
The Swan Blog- Issue 3. The Swans in Training
Issue 3 – The Swans in Training
In this issue Lisa talks more in-depth about the training the Swans received, before they visiting Visually Impaired students at Priestley Smith Specialist School.
The Swan Blog- Issue 2. Our First Visit
Issue 2 – Our First Visit.
We join Lisa and the Swan Players for their first visit to Priestley Smith Specialist School in Birmingham.
The Swan Blog- Issue 1. Introducing Lisa
Issue 1 – Introducing Lisa
Lisa, who is registered blind, chats to us about the adaptive software that she uses in the office and project she’s been working on that’s close to her heart.
The Swan’s New Season 2021/2022
During the last three years, Orchestra of the Swan has painstakingly examined what it means to be an orchestra in the 21st century and has asked itself some difficult questions. Why do we need orchestras? Are they more than just museum pieces?
“Allows past and present to mix and mingle with joyful abandon”
Review of Timelapse 2.0, Free to stream digital concert. Timelapse 2.0 review written by Colin Clarke at Seen and
“A wonderful hour of music and storytelling.”
Review by Colin Clarke, Classical Explorer To view the full review click here This is the second of Orchestra of
OOTS RECEIVES LIFELINE GRANT FROM GOVERNMENT’S £1.57BN CULTURE RECOVERY FUND
Orchestra of the Swan has been awarded £130,000 as part of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund (CRF), to
‘GLORIOUS RESURRECTION’
Review by Christopher Morley of Midlands Music Review, of The Living Orchestra – New Beginnings performed at the Stratford Playhouse 6 October 2020.
“…the joy of the players at performing together again at last was palpable.”
“REVELATION AND LUMINOSITY”
Read Colin Clarke’s, Seen and Heard International, review of ‘The Living Orchestra- New Beginnings’ performed on 6 October 2020, at
OOTS’ NEW SEASON
Christopher Morley, from Midlands Music Review, speaks to Orchestra of the Swan’s Managing Director Debbie Jagla, about OOTS new season
Vivalidi Sleep Project – Breaking Down Boundaries
Orchestra of the Swan rework Vivaldi’s Sleep with diverse guest artists from the world of jazz, folk and rock New
ORCHESTRA OF THE SWAN – CALL FOR VIDEOS
We are looking for 10 conceptual video artists who will create their own visual interpretation of our recordings
Electronic Orchestra from OOTS is YouTube hit
What would a piece of electronic music sound like on an orchestra? Or a piece of orchestral music sound like
Corona Virus
15 April 2020 Dear Friends, 3 weeks into our lock-down and it’s amazing to see how quickly we are adapting
Orchestra of the Swan to examine the rebel natures of Beethoven and David Bowie in a celebratory concert this May
Orchestra of the Swan marks the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth with an unexpected pairing: David Bowie Rebel Rebel examines
Orchestra of the Swan to perform Umpteenth Violin Concerto by Ivor award-winning jazz composer Django Bates
Orchestra of the Swan will contrast classical works by Beethoven against contemporary jazz when they perform at Stratford upon Avon,
Orchestra of the Swan prepares for spring tour of Herefordshire and Worcestershire
Mozart in Buenos Aires brings the flavours of South America to Hereford and Pershore this February String and wind principals
Timelapse – OOTS’ New Recording
A fundraising campaign to raise £18,000 to support the recording of Timelapse, the first from the Orchestra’s new record label, ROOTS.
OOTS on Classic FM
Enjoy OOTS on Classic FM, Thursday 31 October 2019 at 8.00pm: a live recording of our concert “Tales of the City” at Royal
Orchestra of the Swan to open its 2019-2020 Birmingham season at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Season begins on 9 October with Tales of the City, a unique repertoire evoking the sounds of the metropolis Season
Orchestra of the Swan to perform a host of free, family-friendly events at Stratford Music Festival
Orchestra of the Swan begins its 2019-2020 season with a host of events at Stratford Music Festival, including a family-friendly community weekend
Venue change for the Night Owl Series
Following the fantastic success in the 2018-2019 season, Orchestra of the Swan (OOTS) is delighted to announce that the Night
2019-2020 Season announced
Orchestra of the Swan is proud to announce its 2019-2020 season of concerts across its three venues
Support Orchestra Of The Swan on Amazon Smile
It’s now possible to support Orchestra Of The Swan on http://smile.amazon.co.uk ! #YouShopAmazonGives How does AmazonSmile work? AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way
Michael Collins plays Mozart:Themes and variations
4 December 2018: Stratford Play House 5 December 2018: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Igor Stravinsky – Concerto in D for string
Tai Murray plays Mendelssohn:Themes and variations
2 November 2018: The Courtyard, Hereford 6 November 2018: Stratford Play House 7 November 2018: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire 8 November
Orchestra of the Swan enters a new phase
With a new Artistic Director, branding and three new residencies, OOTS is reaching new heights. Orchestra of the Swan (OOTS),
English Fantasies for String Orchestra:Themes and variations
25 September 2018: Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon Arcangelo Corelli – Concerto Grosso in F major, op6, no2 Michael Tippett –
Save the date – OOTS Season 2018-2019
We are delighted to announce the OOTS Season 2018-2019. Come together to experience the magic of OOTS with three brand new Concert
Latin America meets Classical:Themes and variations
5 June 2018: Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon Aaron Copland – Three Latin American Sketches LucÃa Caruso – ‘Light and Wind’
Orchestra of the Swan played at a moving ceremony to dedicate a memorial for British Victims of Overseas Terrorism
On Thursday 17 May, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, led a poignant outdoor ceremony to dedicate a memorial, entitled
Beethoven’s Triple Concerto:Themes and variations
15 May 2018: Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon 23 May 2018: Town Hall, Birmingham 25 May 2018: Town Hall, Cheltenham Ludwig
