Paraorchestra
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We create unforgettable musical experiences through our genre-defying live shows, and now, through our pioneering artist development programme, we're creating long-lasting change too
We are a fearless collective of disabled and non-disabled musicians: a platform that pushes the boundaries of music-making to create art with passion and purpose.
With a diverse ensemble led by the remarkable vision of our artistic director Charles Hazlewood, our performances are a fusion of emotion, innovation, and intrepid artistry. Behind the scenes, we focus on developing careers, building confidence, and fostering collaboration to inspire a fierce ambition and excellence that matches our artistic programme.
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Breaking new ground: Sony Assistive Musical Instrument Hackathon
9 December 2024This Autumn, Paraorchestra musicians and composers gathered together with music-makers and creative technologists from Drake Music, Watershed and Sony Music Japan in a three-day hackathon exploring new possibilities in assistive music…
Our new braille music course
24 October 2024Virtuoso recorder player and long-standing member of our ensemble James Risdon introduces the braille music course he has been leading as part of Paraorchestra's artist development programme Modulate
The Ideas Fund
7 October 2024The Ideas Fund is an open-ended commission created to offer our musicians and composers the chance to intrepidly explore early-stage creative projects and ideas
The Bradford Progress with Jeremy Deller
11 September 2024Next May, we will be creating a large-scale commission for and in co-production with Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture
Absolutely astounding. An amazing immersive experience both visually and aurally. Like nothing I’ve ever experienced.
Audience feedback, The Virtuous Circle
