The OAE is one of the world’s leading orchestras giving performances characterised by energy, insight and vitality on period instruments, challenging existing ideas and exciting audiences and musicians alike. It works with world-renowned artists, including the Orchestra’s Principal Artists: John Butt, Sir Mark Elder, Iván Fischer, Vladimir Jurowski, Sir Andras Schiff and Sir Simon Rattle. The OAE aims to bring the very best of the period music tradition to today’s audiences in performances characterised by commitment, excellence and passion.