Antonio Pappano

Antonio Pappano has been a regular artistic partner of the COE since 2016 and we always look forward to his inspiration and infectious enthusiasm that always take us on a wonderfully creative voyage every time we meet. All our projects together, across more than 30 European cities, have featured world-class soloists including oboist François Leleux, violinists Lisa Batiashvili, Janine Jansen and Veronika Eberle as well as pianists Beatrice Rana and Bertrand Chamayou. For him, one of the aspects that attracts him most to the COE is the mix between the older and younger generations and the ability of the Orchestra to build on its incredible heritage shaped among others by Claudio Abbado and Nikolaus Harnoncourt whilst also taking in more recent influences in its stride.

On becoming COE Honorary Member Tony said: “To be made an honorary member of the Chamber Orchestra of Europe, an ensemble I hold in the highest possible esteem, makes me so very happy and proud. That I will continue to collaborate in the future with these fabulous musicians is a rare gift. Thank you COE!”