An ensemble of the highest calibre

Founded in 1997 , CHROMA is a dynamic, critically acclaimed chamber ensemble featuring some of Britain's most outstanding musicians, known for the passion it brings to contemporary works, its vivid renderings of classic pieces and its diverse programme of education work.

Following its debut at the Purcell Room CHROMA has become most closely associated with the performance of contemporary music and has forged close links with many prominent British composers through an extensive series of premières and collaborations.

Recent projects

Recent world premières include CHROMA commissions from Julian Grant - Strike Opponent’s Ears With Both Fists and Arlene Sierra - Surrounded Ground, also John Cooney Songlines, commissioned by Spitalfields Festival and written for CHROMA.

With Tête à Tête, for whom CHROMA is Associate Ensemble, recent premieres include Julian Grant’s “knitting opera” Odysseus Unwound, the six opera shorts Blind Date and The Cumnor Affair, composer Philip Cashian, libretto Iain Pears.

CHROMA has an active outreach and education programme, including ongoing collaborations with Spitalfields Festival and Tête à Tête opera company, and is resident at the University of Cardiff and London’s Royal Holloway and Bedford College.

"the top-notch chamber ensemble CHROMA" Erica Jeal, The Guardian

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