What happened in our 2025-26 season

Meliora Collective is a fresh and flexible ensemble made up of ten dynamic young musicians – five string players and five wind players – with the versatility to perform both as a full dectet and in smaller chamber groupings. Formed by Meera and Steph during the pandemic, the ensemble was born from a long-standing friendship and a shared passion for chamber music.

Bringing together recent graduates from leading UK conservatoires – including the Royal Academy of Music, Guildhall School of Music & Drama, and the Royal Northern College of Music – Meliora Collective celebrates collaborative music making with creativity, energy, and joy. Their programmes are known for imaginative arrangements and a mix of beloved concert favourites and hidden gems, with repertoire spanning from Mendelssohn to Tchaikovsky.

The ensemble was recently awarded funding from the Oleg Prokofiev Trust and the RVW Trust, supporting a new commission by composer Rafael Marino Arcaro. Recent performances have taken them to venues across the UK, including Richmondshire, Parbold, Clitheroe, Manchester, the Peak District, and London.

Meliora Collective continues to captivate audiences with their vibrant performances and flexible approach to chamber music.