Aarhus Chamber Orchestra is a professional Danish chamber orchestra founded in 2018 by conductor and composer Magnus Plejdrup, who also serves as its artistic director. Originally called Ensemble Pluma, it adopted its current name in September 2023. Based in Aarhus and made up mainly of young professional musicians from the city, the orchestra has given over 50 concerts across Denmark and has a strong focus on premiering new works and making classical music more accessible.
Aarhus Chamber Orchestra participated in Bjarke Mogensen's international album 'Concertos & Movements' released on Orchid Classics, where the orchestra under Magnus Plejdrup recorded four pieces.
Aarhus Chamber Orchestra participated in Musikhusparken in Aarhus as part of 'Classical Tuesday', which combines concert and communal dining during the summer season.
The orchestra performed at SPOT Festival's classical division, SPOT Flux, in Aarhus.
Aarhus Chamber Orchestra and guitarist Jakob Bangsø performed at a combined concert and tasting at Njord Gin Distillery in Aarhus.
The orchestra officially changed its name from Ensemble Pluma to Aarhus Chamber Orchestra.
