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. Their legacy is preserved through their prolific output on labels like Pye Records, spanning everything from ballet suites to remastered Bach harpsichord concertos.

Genres

Classical

Orchestral

British Orchestra

Contemporary Classical

Chamber Music

Opera

Baroque

Orchestral Music

Romantic Music

Ballet

Light Music

Related Artists

English Chamber Orchestra

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Orchestre de Paris

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Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

London Mozart Players

Czech Philharmonic

Latest Release

Mozart: Les petits riens, Divertimento No. 1 & German Dances

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart•

Sir Charles Mackerras•

Pro Arte Orchestra

Album - 29 Tracks - Released March 3, 2026