Music. Storytelling. Community.
The Florian Ensemble brings inspirational performances and uniquely adventurous programmes to audiences across the UK.
News
Introducing Coulson Music – a brand-new festival bringing world-class musicians to the heart of the Coulsdon community.
Join us this November for the launch and be the first to discover a six-month programme of concerts, workshops, creative pop-ups and educational activities. A true celebration of music, imagination and community spirit.
Our Music
Our music is shaped by curiousity and collaboration – a space where imagination meets tradition. From ancient instruments to new sounds and ideas, we explore the endless ways music can connect, surprise and inspire.
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The Florian Ensemble brings together a core group of four award winning classical musicians with roots in the vibrant town of Coulsdon.
With careers that regularly take them around the world, members of the Florian Ensemble have performed on TV, radio and in some of the world’s most famous concert halls.
Brought together over a decade ago by a shared passion for musical exploration, the Florians have developed a reputation for presenting live music in new and innovative ways. This has seen them workshopping Janacek quartets with primary school children in Cornwall, performing late night gigs at house parties, and performing in venues from science festivals to Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club.
Our Story
We are serious about our music but we’re also great friends, and that enjoyment translates to our playing. We started working together over ten years ago and have never looked back.
What unites us is a shared passion for music that feels real. We aim to strip away the formality without losing the depth — whether we’re playing in concert halls or someone’s garden!
Our Community
Through performances in non-traditional spaces and collaborations with local artists and students, we build meaningful connections through music. With the launch of Coulsdon Music, we’re bringing world-class artistry and creative opportunities right into our community.
Projects
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Creating Musical Stories
From 2018-2020 we ran workshops with 10 primary schools in Cornwall. The children came up with amazing stories in response to music by Haydn, Janacek and Britten.
Browse these pages to be reminded of the extraordinary richness of a child’s musical imagination!
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Florian: Up Close
Florian: Up Close is our series of intimate house concerts: more intense, more live, more sociable than a conventional classical performance, these events are a chance to experience visceral music-making with ‘no filter’.
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Chamber Music Courses
A chance for string players of all levels to explore chamber music with us in a friendly and welcoming setting.
Affordable weekend courses include small group coaching, string orchestra, technique workshops and much more!
