London-based amateur orchestra, formed in 1995 with conductor and musical director, the late Alan Hazeldine.

The orchestra holds around six concerts a year and continues to encourage the development of young soloists within the ensemble, as well as work with a number of established musicians and conductors.

The CCO is a non-profit organistion which has performed charity concerts in aid of Cancer Research UK, the North London Hospice, Youth At Risk and The Refugee Council.