Orchestra da Camera was founded in 1957 by conductor Brian Preistman, with the late Kenneth Page as leader. During its long history the orchestra has developed links with most of the major choirs and choral societies in the Midlands. Many of these organisations still employ the orchestra for their concerts, and we enjoy an enviable reputation for providing a high degree of co-operation and sensitive accompaniment. Over the years, Orchestra da Camera has appeared at numerous concert venues in the Midlands and beyond, including Birmingham Town Hall, Victoria Hall Hanley, Nottingham's Albert Hall, Royal Concert Hall and the cathedrals of Worcester, Gloucester, Hereford, Peterborough, Lincoln, St. David's, Exeter and Coventry. The orchestra has been fortunate to work with many distinguished soloists and conductors, including Bryn Terfel, Dame Felicity Lott, Nigel Kennedy, Julian Lloyd-Webber, Emma Johnson, Michael Collins, Michaela Petri, Nicholas Cleobury, Sir David Willcocks, Simon Preston, Craig Ogden, Tasmin Little OBE and John Rutter. Educating the next generation of performers and listeners is something that Orchestra da Camera is passionate about. We work with many schools on education projects and many of our players give their time and talent in teaching and coaching in schools in the Midlands area. Recent projects involved internationally acclaimed soloists Craig Ogden and Tasmin Litte OBE who ran workshops and performed with the orchestra in concert.