Join us at our next concert…
Sunday 5th July 2026 at 3pm
St James the Greater Church, Leicester LE2 1NE
A Concert of American Connections
Francois Salignat Piano
Paul Jenkins Conductor
Copland Quiet City
Gershwin Piano Concerto in F
Dvorák Symphony No.7
Tickets available on the door
Knighton Opera presents
Wagner
The Flying Dutchman
Sat 12th, Wed 16th, Sat 19th September 2026 at 7pm
ST JAMES THE GREATER CHURCH, LEICESTER LE2 1NE
“Probably the best amateur orchestra in the country”
Dominic Sandbrook, The Sunday Times – 4 Feb 2024
Knighton Chamber Orchestra has been in existence since 2004.
Founded by Paul Jenkins, a Leicester Cellist and former bass player, the orchestra aims to provide audiences and players with programmes not otherwise catered for in Leicester. The players are keen amateur instrumentalists and music teachers from around Leicester. KCO performs 4 concerts per year and every other year performs an opera under the name Knighton Opera, a group also founded by Paul Jenkins.
A message from KCO President, Mr Vladimir Ashkenazy
“It is a pleasure for me to act as President of the Knighton Chamber Orchestra. The British tradition of community music making is unique; it contributes in no small way to keeping music alive in this Country. I wish the KCO well in all its activities in Leicester.”