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.
In 1949, the orchestra was founded by violinist Harry Blech. Just beginning his career as a conductor, he was asked by pianist Dorothea Braus to organize and direct an all-Mozart performance at Wigmore Hall.