The UK’s Northern Chamber Orchestra, headless for the past two years, has named a leading duo.
Zöe Beyers (pictured right), concertmaster of the BBC Philharmonic, will be artistic director. Sarah Brandwood-Spencer, former Halle Orchestra violinist will be associate director.
A dream team, they’re saying.
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