Ensemble 360 is a group of 11 chamber musicians, each of whom has their own parallel solo careers as soloists or member of leading orchestras. Formed in 2005 by the late Peter Cropper of Music in the Round, the ensemble is based at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield where they have their own annual festival each spring.

Ensemble 360 consists of five string players, five winds and a pianist – this combination means they are able to work as a team at most of their concerts but at the same time create a hugely diverse programme of works not often heard in chamber concerts. Joining us on board the cruise are seven members of the group including pianist Tim Horton who is a veteran of a number of Kirker Music Festivals and one of our most popular performers.