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The 20 cellos of the London Cello Orchestra made their second tour of South Korea in July 2017. They received standing ovations from full houses at the new Lotte Concert Hall in Seoul and the Seoul Arts Center. A further return tour will take place in June 2025.

The London Cello Orchestra is a concert ensemble arising from the renowned
London Sound series of recordings by Cala Records. Its 20 members are drawn from London’s finest solo, chamber and orchestral cellists, together with highly talented emerging players associated with the prestigious Arts Global Foundation.

Conducted by Geoffrey Simon, the London Cello Orchestra has performed for
H.M. The Queen and H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh in London. It has appeared in Geneva, New York, Philadelphia and throughout South Korea.

“The Orchestra made an unforgettable impression.
I was drawn deeply into the sound of the ensemble.”
whiteink Seoul

“A completely different experience—marvellous sound and refined playing
of the highest level. Conductor Geoffrey Simon gave us wonderful music.
He made the audience happy with his joyful presence.”
daum.net Seoul

Introduction to the London Cello Orchestra (PDF file)

Video Links (YouTube)

Concert Excerpts: Popular

Sabre Dance

Bohemian Rhapsody

Modinha from Bachianas Brasilieras No.1

The Flight of the Bumblebee

Jealousy

Barber: Adagio

Satin Doll

The Swan

Audio Links (YouTube)

La Cumparsita from “Latin Cello”

La Paloma from “Latin Cello”

Ave Maria from “A Cello Christmas”

Sardana from “The London Cello Sound”

Pas de Deux from “A Cello Christmas”

El Condor Pasa from “Latin Cello”

White Christmas, from “A Cello Christmas”

“The spread and depth of rich, massed cello sound is truly thrilling.”
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Repertoire (PDF file)

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Scores and Parts of the London Cello Orchestra arrangements
Available from Cala Music Publishing
“The London Cello Orchestra performed at the highest level. After the final encore
the audience continued to cheer and applaud the musicians as they left the stage.”
newsshare.co.kr Busan