Friends and Benefactors of the Orpheus Foundation

In association with MariaMarina Foundation

Separating the Orpheus Foundation from the commercial concert world is the very intimate atmosphere and the key social element which surrounds performances. We encourage those attending to circulate, with drinks being served both beforehand and during the interval, at which friendships have been forged and old acquaintances renewed. A major contributor to this is our members’ society, the Friends of the Orpheus Foundation.

Providing a vital income stream and forming the heart of our audience, the ‘Friends’ is a lively and enthusiastic association with over one hundred members. Membership of the Friends can involve far more than joining a club or making a donation - we like to think of our members as being an integral part of the organisation and, alongside the artists, being a focal point of our activities.

We are particularly grateful for the donations that each and every member makes, as these donations translate into direct support for our talented young musicians. In return, members enjoy priority booking, access to the best seats, attractive benefits and – perhaps most importantly – invitations to Friends Events.

A series of occasional social events is organised throughout the year. Recently these have included an intimate post-concert reception held at the premises of a bespoke tailor’s shop (one of our commercial partners); a wine-tasting evening with fine wines supplied by one of our members and a drinks reception hosted by our President, Aled Jones. A delightful feature at such events is the performance of live classical music in an intimate environment, and there is always the opportunity to meet many of the members of the orchestra.