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The Ensemble
The fifteen strong ensemble consists of flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, trumpet, trombone, horn, piano, harp, percussion and string quintet. Please click here for information on musicians who have played with the LCMG.

The Management Team
There are two directors who take responsibility for the day to day running of the ensemble; Phillip Cooke and Adrian Hull, and a council of nine people who meet frequently to discuss the way forward for the organisation.

The Organisation
As a newly formed group, the LCMG has done well to establish itself so quickly within the British musical scene. Early concerts have involved collaborations with renowned composers including Mark-Anthony Turnage and Colin Matthews, both of whom have written works for the ensemble. The LCMG has also started to forge links with the next generation of composers both from the UK and abroad through their “Call for Works” scheme, and working with Universities and other educational establishments around Britain.

One of the principal aims of the LCMG is to bring new music to as wide an audience as possible. With relaxed ad welcoming concerts and through pre-concert talks and discussions, the ensemble is hoping to create an inclusive environment in which everyone can feel welcome.

Working with a range of composers from around the world, the LCMG is committed to the exploration of the incredible diverse world of contemporary classical music. It is the aim of the LCMG to explore this diversity, and to encourage its expansion and informed appreciation through its promotion on the concert stage. The LCMG is also encouraging audiences to explore the music through its associated educational events and the ensemble’s website.

Another of the key aims of the LCMG is the championing of neglected British contemporary music, something which the ensemble feels strongly about. The re-introduction of these works alongside the “Call for Works” scheme, aims to expand audience horizons to include a range of work with which they may not previously have been familiar.