Pro Arte Orchestra

**Pro Arte Orchestra** was a UK-based ensemble active from 1955 to 1970, known for its recordings of classical works and light orchestral music. They collaborated with notable soloists like violinist Igor Oistrakh and recorded a mix of Baroque, Romantic, and 20th-century repertoire, including Handel’s *Music for the Royal Fireworks* and Gilbert & Sullivan operettas like *The Mikado* and *H.M.S. Pinafore*. Their discography also features Janáček’s *Sinfonietta* and oboe concertos by Albinoni and Marcello, often under conductors such as George Weldon and Macklin Marrow.

Biographical details about the orchestra’s origins, membership, or activities beyond recordings remain limited in available sources. Their legacy is preserved through their prolific output on labels like Pye Records, spanning everything from ballet suites to remastered Bach harpsichord concertos.

*(Note: The Pro Arte name refers to multiple distinct ensembles—this summary focuses on the UK orchestra linked to the provided discography. Other groups, like Boston’s Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra or Munich’s Pro Arte Orchesta, are separate entities.)*

Genres

Classical

Contemporary Classical

Chamber Music

Opera

Baroque

Orchestral Music

Romantic Music

Ballet

Light Music

Latest Release

Antonin Dvořák - String Serenade Op. 22 - Slavonic Dances Op. 46

Antonín Dvořák•

Pro Arte Orchestra

Album - 10 Tracks - Released September 27, 2024