Since 2001 Okeanos has been championing the work of young composers, presenting pioneering performance events and collaborating with other art forms.

They have performed for the 2002, 2003 & 2005 BMIC Cutting Edge Series in London, on the Cutting Edge Tour and at many festivals around the country. Recently, Okeanos participated in a highly acclaimed Spnm tour in conjunction with the Asian Music Circuit, featuring soloists Etsuko Takezawa & Clive Bell, premiering new works by young and emerging composers as well as established & traditional repertoire.

Their performances have been broadcast on UK & Australian radio. They have recorded a critically acclaimed Cd of the chamber music of Elizabeth Maconchy & Nicola Lefanu for METIER. (MSV CD92064).

“Okeanos - a kaleidoscope of vivid colours.” The Wire.

“This concert was superbly conceived... a high point of the City of London Festival.” www.musicalpointers.co.uk

Okeanos Ensemble:
Karina Lucas mezzo-soprano,
Melissa Holding koto,
Robin Thompson, sho
Sally Pryce harp,
Kate Romano, clarinets
Jinny Shaw oboe/oboe d’amore,
Bridget Carey viola