The orchestra was formed in 1949 by violinist Harry Blech. Having just branched out into conducting, he was approached by pianist Dorothea Braus to arrange and conduct an all-Mozart concert at Wigmore Hall.
The orchestra was established in 1949 by violinist Harry Blech. Having just started conducting, he was commissioned by pianist Dorothea Braus to arrange and conduct an all-Mozart concert at Wigmore Hall.