THE DIONYSUS ENSEMBLE
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​Live performances include being commissioned by the Mayor of London as part of his 2021 "Let's Do London" campaign, to provide a series of interactive PopUp performances of Saint-Saëns' "Carnival Of The Animals" in mainline train stations in central London.

Recordings
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  • Listen here to the world premiere recording of John Joubert's Octet
        With kind permission of the Joubert Family, Funded by Arts Council England

  • Watch here to see Dionysus in a chamber music concert in Hampton, September 2021
 
  • ​Listen here to world first recordings of William Herschel's Sonatas for Harpsichord, Violin & Violoncello,
  • The premiere recordings of Herschel's Solo Violin Sonatas with Violoncello here - Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
  • And the first ever recording of Concerto in C major for Violin here
     These sonatas were transcribed from William Herschel's manuscripts & made into printed parts                     specifically for TDE to record, they haven't been played since before his death in 1822 so no one in               living memory has heard this music until now!
       Transcribed from the original manuscripts and engraved by Alex Voice of HerschelPress.co.uk, with kind permission of The Jean Gray Hargrove Music                           Library, University of California, Berkeley
       Funded by: Trios - HOME Slough using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England
                          Duos & Violin Concerto - National Lottery Heritage Fund


  • TDE commissioned Scottish composer Seonaid Aitken to write a new suite for us for the Platinum Jubilee in 2022, for string quartet, clarinet and harp.
     All about female empowerment & celebrating strong women who broke (or are breaking) glass                       ceilings, there are movements about Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Caroline Herschel, and the                   ethnically diverse women of Slough (incorporating Indian, Punjabi & Polish traditional music ideas).
     Listen here
        Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund

  • In 2024, TDE commissioned Ayanna Witter-Johnson to write a new suite for our sextet of string quartet, clarinet and harp, drawing on her Caribbean heritage to create something truly unique and special reflecting on the big Windrush anniversary in 2023 and the ongoing challenges.
     The aims were to create a powerful musical experience that celebrated Caribbean music heritage and           culture while reflecting on the historical significance of the Windrush generation. By blending classical           and Caribbean sounds, this collaborative project has ignited conversations, fostered friendship, and               deepened understanding, contributing to a more inclusive and culturally rich society.
​     Listen here
        Funded by Arts Council England

  • The Dionysus Ensemble were honoured to be invited to perform at the Indian High Commission's Nehru Centre in Mayfair in September 2019.
     Our musical programme showcased the fusion of Western Classical music with Indian Traditional                   music, by combining the strings and tabla of our Ensemble - watch here to see some moments from               that evening.
        Kindly sponsored by the Golsoncott Foundation

Photographer - Ammy Phull

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While resident ensemble for a recital series in Birmingham, The Dionysus Ensemble performed chamber music concerts with a diverse repertoire exploring combinations of strings, soprano and oboe from duo up to septet.  
As a 15-30 piece chamber orchestra, TDE has performed over 25 operas in venues all over the South East, including at London's prestigious Purcell Room on the Southbank.
TDE has also provided the strings for recordings on Convivium Records (which have featured on Classic FM) and on many pop and film recordings.
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  • Home
  • About
  • Musicians - Strings
    • Musicians - WIND, BRASS, PERCUSSION, KEYBOARD & VOICE
  • Concerts & Recordings
    • Commonwealth Day 2019
    • United Commonwealth Covid Music Project 2020
    • Commonwealth Natural Wonders in Music 2022
    • Private Events
  • Outreach
    • Solomon Islands 2020
    • Commonwealth Games - Birmingham 2022 Festival
  • Contact