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The Orchestra of the Swan has released a single from its upcoming album Echoes. In this video, recorded at The Grange, Hampshire, the ensemble performs Spring 1 from Max Richter’s The Four Seasons Recomposed under the direction of Philip Sheppard.

Formed in 1995, Orchestra of the Swan is a British chamber orchestra which, under the artistic direction of David Le Page, is passionate about audience inclusivity and blurring the lines between genres, through its adventurous and accessible programming.

Echoes will be released on 12 May on Signum Classics.

Watch: Orchestra of the Swan performs Bach Prelude in B minor

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