Founded as part of Ex Cathedra’s 1983-1984 season, our Baroque Orchestra was the first period-instrument orchestra to be established in an English regional city.

It is a flexible ensemble combining many of Europe’s top period instrumentalists with talented young players, often with strong links to the region.

Our commitment to developing young players is an extension of our approach to the development of young singers. Principals players regularly give master classes and teach at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and the University of Birmingham.