The Gallimaufry Ensemble is one of the most exciting and dynamic young groups in the UK. Their energy and vitality of interpretation bring freshness to the music; whether a classic of the repertoire, a new commission or arrangement, the Gallimaufry at once tempts and satisfies. The immense variety of sounds and colours, unique to the wind ensemble, is ideal for providing a concert of great diversity. The group performs in a number of combinations from two to six players and every programme is tailored to suit the venue. Each concert is interspersed with enlightening spoken introductions by the players and their friendly manner makes them very popular with audiences. The Gallimaufry Ensemble was formed in 2000 at the Royal Academy of Music and was subsequently awarded the prestigious Leverhulme Chamber Music Fellowship. Their acclaimed recording of Sir Harrison Birtwistle's Five Distances was released on the Academy's own label. Described as "dazzling" (The Times) and "arresting" (The Guardian), Gallimaufry has performed at major venues such as the Purcell Room, Almeida Theatre, National Portrait Gallery, St Martin-in-the-Fields, Hackney Empire and Lincolnshire International Music Festival. The Ensemble has toured to Ireland, Italy, Greece and France, including performances at the renowned "Classique au Vert" Festival in Paris. Gallimaufry has given workshops demonstrating the workings of the wind quintet in situations as diverse as classrooms of children in inner city schools to the top of the BT Tower in London for corporate executives. The ensemble enjoys working closely with composers, and has commissioned and premiered numerous new works. They have worked with composers such as Pierre Boulez, Paul Patterson, John Woolrich, and with György Kurtág on his wind quintet, as part of the London Kurtág Festival.