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Our BBC Proms Debut

We are still on cloud nine after giving our debut at the BBC Proms with two concerts at the Royal Albert Hall.

Fantasia Feature - Ben Goldscheider

With our Strings and Serenades concert coming up next week, we sat down with our horn soloist, Ben Goldscheider.

Fantasia Feature - Toby White

As we approach our Strings and Serenades concert in a few weeks, we spoke with cellist Toby White.

Fantasia Feature - Stefan Beckett

Next in our Fantasia Feature series, we talk with Stefan Beckett (percussion) about his favourite instruments.

Fantasia Feature - Emily Earl

We sat down with Emily Earl (violin) for our next Fantasia Feature to discuss what she loves most about playing in an orchestra.

Fantasia Feature - Emma Prince

In our next Fantasia Feature, we sat down with Emma Prince (double bass) to ask her about her inspirations and what she's most excited about

Fantasia Feature - Harry Baker

In the first of our series of Fantasia Features, we sat down with Harry Baker, arranger and pianist.

Fantasia Orchestra players perform at Sotheby's Old Masters

Last week we were delighted to play for the opening of the Sotheby's Old Masters summer sale in London.

Proms at St Judes 2024

We had an incredible evening kicking off Proms at St Jude's 2024, where we celebrated our sixth year at this fantastic festival.

Fantasia Orchestra makes debut at Northern Aldborough Festival

We were delighted to make our debut at the 30th edition of the Northern Aldborough Festival last night with soloist Alim Beisembayev!

Take Note: Percussion Workshop

Last week we continued our 'Take Note' schools workshops in partnership with The DaCapo Music Foundation.

Fantasia plays at BBC Proms Press Launch

We were invited to play at the BBC Proms Press Launch, held at Royal College of Music.

Jess Gillam returns to Fantasia

We are delighted to have welcomed Jess Gillam back to Fantasia.

Tom on In Tune

Our Artistic Director joins Sean Rafferty in the studio.

Our spring/summer programme

Details of our new season announced!

Kaupo Kikkas photoshoot

We've got some new photos of the orchestra to show you.

Christmas with DaCapo

A special Christmas concert at Wren Academy as part of our 'Take Note' workshop series with the DaCapo Music Foundation.

Guiting Festival with Steven Osborne

Fantasia Orchestra returned to Guiting Music Festival this year, a stunning setting in the heart of the Cotswolds.

Jennifer Pike joins for 2 Concerts

This June, we have been joined for two concerts by the violinist Jennifer Pike.

Newbury Spring Festival debut

Fantasia Orchestra made its debut at Newbury Spring Festival this month with a programme of moonlit music.

Laura van der Heijden

Fantasia welcomed cellist Laura van der Heijden to play a double-bill of concertos in London this month.

Sheku/Norwich

Fantasia made a return to St Peter Mancroft, Norwich, where we played to a packed house.

Isata Kanneh-Mason

Dvorak's Symphony no. 9 and Dohnanyi's Variations on a Nursery Theme were the central focus of Fantasia's concert in Norwich.

PSJ: Alim jumps in

Fantasia Orchestra made a return to Proms at St Jude's this month.

Sotheby's Jubilee Arts Festival

Celebrating the alchemy, diversity, and excellence of British creativity.