With out hisorical hat on, we found this article from The Musical Times in 1938. Although ERSO had only been in existence for a few years, it was already recognised as being largely made up of the “first rate orchestral players of tomorrow” and providing opportunities for young professionals as they bridged the gap between their training and a career. Not to mention being at the forefront of concerts for children….
We are so proud that what we do today, when ERSO is almost 90 years old, remains true to Ernest Read’s original vision.