The Cologne New Philharmonic Orchestra (Junge Philharmonie Köln) was founded in 1972.
Its membership is mainly composed of graduates of the most important German conservatories who, upon finishing their studies, wish to experience the reality of a practical musical life playing chamber music and symphonic repertoire at a high level before furthering their careers as soloists or as members of full-time professional orchestras.
In the last 34 years the CNPO Chamber Orchestra has given more than 10.000 concerts worldwide with different programs and varying formations.
In Germany, it has realized 25 Television Programs and made numerous recordings.
Since 1978 it has made itself well-known by its tours through most European countries, especially France, Great Britain and Spain, countries where it today enjoys the goodwill of numerous friends and admirers.
On the 21st July the Cologne New Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra will perform a number of popular pieces including:
Vivaldi - The Four Seasons - "Summer"
Mozart - Concerto for Horn and Orchestra in E Flat Major KV 447
Mendelssohn - Music to "A Midsummer Night's Dream"
Purcell - "Pavane et Chaconne" for String Orchestra
Pachelbel - "Canon" for 3 Violins and basso continuo
