English Chamber Orchestra live in Santander

Experience English Chamber Orchestra live on August 9th

The English Chamber Orchestra will perform at the Palacio de Festivales de Cantabria in Santander, Spain on August 9th, 2026. The orchestra is renowned for its versatile repertoire spanning from Baroque to contemporary works, with a particular strength in interpretations of classical and early romantic periods. Historically, the ECO has been associated with pioneering recordings of 20th-century British music and is known for its chamber-sized instrumentation allowing for clarity and nuanced phrasing.

The Palacio de Festivales de Cantabria, designed by architect Francisco Mangado, opened in 2017. Situated on the Bay of Santander, the building is notable for its striking cantilevered design and use of precast concrete panels. It serves as a major cultural venue for the region, hosting opera, ballet, orchestral concerts, and other performing arts events. The Palacio was conceived to address a long-standing need for a dedicated large-scale performance space in Cantabria and aims to promote both national and international artistic programming. Its main hall boasts advanced acoustics designed to accommodate a variety of performances and audience sizes. The building also incorporates public spaces including terraces offering views of the bay.