About the European Master Orchestra

The European Master Orchestra is a full size professional symphony orchestra of 80-plus musicians whose artistic philosophy and performance legacy stand for the best of contemporary international music tradition. EMO sophistication of repertoire, the fine quality of its players, the sensibility to the issues of performance practice, the national diversity of its members, and its consummate commitment to high artistry make it a distinctive professional ensemble.

Established in 1982 by Henryk Szeryng, Yehudi Menuhin, and other great musicians friends who were members of large international orchestras, EMO from the very beginning embodied the idea of musically united Europe. Masters of their instrument met regularly in an ensemble for the sole purpose of pursuing the highest artistic standard -- their dedicated work being enriched by the diversity of their background, tradition and personalities. Today, nearly 30 years later, the orchestra pursues the same goals, attracting to its ranks some of the most talented musicians on the European scene. The players come from just about every country of Europe and as far away as America, New Zealand, and Canada; they perform a wide selection of orchestral repertoire that ranges from standard masterworks to some of the most recent and innovative contemporary works.

Touring, appearances at various festivals, recordings, and collaboration with international soloists play a vital role in EMO's calendar of activities. During the 2009 season, EMO continues with its extensive touring schedule. This summer EMO will aso make a return visit to Histria Festival; its two week residency there will include a string of performances of major orchestral repertoire as well a collaboration with Russian Imperial Ballet.

In the fall of 2006, The European Master Orchestra was reconstituted and and incorporated as an independent organization within the musical conglomerate MVE. The form EMO governance and style of business operations incorporates cutting edge innovations, combining European traditional approach to orchestra management with contemporary, open-market, non-profit operational models of the West.

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