The Orchestra was founded in 1947, and originally established to accompany
performances of operetta such as those written by Gilbert and Sullivan
in the local theatres. It soon diversified and, on 6th October 1948, performed
it's first public concert as The City of York Light Concert Orchestra.
Until the late 1970's, concerts were sponsored by the City of York Council
and held regularly in the Tempest Anderson Hall in Museum Gardens, York. More
recently the orchestra has been self funding from the member's subscription and
concert revenues. YLO has always been associated with fund raising for various local and national
charities and in recent years, has performed many concerts in York and the surrounding areas. These range from small local events, through to large Prom style concerts which have proved increasingly popular in recent years.
The orchestra has grown in size over the past years and currently has around 50 members who, under the present conductor Malcolm Galloway, perform concerts in York and the
surrounding areas. A list of our past and present conductors can be found here
Click here for details of some of the charities and local projects that we have recently supported through our concert performances.
Click here to read recent press releases
To see details of recent concerts, please click here.