Paraorchestra

Paraorchestra, described themselves, as the world’s first ensemble of disabled and non-disabled professional musicians, formed over 10 years ago and are based in Bristol, UK. Paraorchestra blends artforms, genres and technology to create large-scale music projects that challenge ideas of what an orchestra can and should be. Paraorchestra are renowned for re-inventing the orchestra for the 21stCentury. Under the Artistic Direction of award-winning conductor Charles Hazlewood, Paraorchestra seek to revolutionise and disrupt the orchestral norm. Paraorchestra seek to revolutionise and disrupt the orchestral norm, whether that is marching a 70-piece karaoke pop ensemble through suburban streets or headlining a main stage at Glastonbury Festival with Philip Glass’ Heroes symphony.