THE NEW ENGLISH CONCERT ORCHESTRA

THE LEADER

GEORGE EWART

George studied with the Hungarian pedagogue Bela Katona. In 1983 he was first prize winner of the Sascha Lasserson International Violin Competition and afterwards gave solo debut recitals at the Wigmore Hall and Purcell Room.

George has wide orchestral experience playing with the Royal Opera House Orchestra Covent Garden from 1976-81. During his time at the opera, George worked with leading conductors including Carlos Kleiber, Sir Colin Davis, Zubin Mehta, Bernard Haitink and Sir Georg Solti.

George was appointed Principal Violin with the English Symphony Orchestra in 2000; he has performed as soloist with the orchestra and appeared as leader on numerous occasions.

He is currently leader of the Cheltenham Chamber Orchestra and the Warwickshire Symphony Orchestra. He performs with Orchestra Pro Anima, also appearing as a soloist with the orchestra.

George Ewart succeeds Barry Haskey as leader of New English Concert Orchestra, taking up this position in November 2022.