The Nash Ensemble

Artistic Directors: Simon Crawford-Phillips and Adrian Brendel

For more than 60 years, the Nash Ensemble has been one of Britain’s leading chamber ensembles, renowned for exceptional musicianship, imaginative programming and a lasting commitment to new music. Founded in 1964 by Amelia Freedman, the Ensemble has built an international reputation for bringing together outstanding musicians to perform an exceptionally broad repertoire, from chamber music classics to contemporary works, rediscoveries and new commissions. Today, under the Artistic Direction of Simon Crawford-Phillips and Adrian Brendel, the Nash continues this tradition of curiosity, collaboration and artistic ambition, presenting programmes that connect the familiar with the unexpected. The Ensemble has premiered more than 300 new works, toured extensively across Europe and North America, appeared regularly at the BBC Proms, and enjoys a long-standing residency at Wigmore Hall. Its acclaimed performances and recordings reflect a continuing commitment to artistic excellence, innovation and the enduring power of chamber music.

Nash Ensemble - credit: Matthew Johnson
Matthew Johnson
Nash Ensemble - credit: Matthew Johnson
Matthew Johnson

The Nash Ensemble

Artistic Directors: Simon Crawford-Phillips and Adrian Brendel

For more than 60 years, the Nash Ensemble has been one of Britain’s leading chamber ensembles, renowned for exceptional musicianship, imaginative programming and a lasting commitment to new music. Founded in 1964 by Amelia Freedman, the Ensemble has built an international reputation for bringing together outstanding musicians to perform an exceptionally broad repertoire, from chamber music classics to contemporary works, rediscoveries and new commissions. Today, under the Artistic Direction of Simon Crawford-Phillips and Adrian Brendel, the Nash continues this tradition of curiosity, collaboration and artistic ambition, presenting programmes that connect the familiar with the unexpected. The Ensemble has premiered more than 300 new works, toured extensively across Europe and North America, appeared regularly at the BBC Proms, and enjoys a long-standing residency at Wigmore Hall. Its acclaimed performances and recordings reflect a continuing commitment to artistic excellence, innovation and the enduring power of chamber music.

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The Nash Ensemble with Harriet Walter - Live from Wigmore Hall

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