Effective period / Period of releases: 2004 - 2012

Members: Paula Chateauneuf, Ellen O'Dell, Richard Tunnicliffe, Pavlo Beznosiuk, Mhairi Lawson, Sarah Bealby-Wright, Rachel Byrt, Simon Kodurand, Katarina Bengtson, Caroline Balding, Timothy Amherst, Aoife Athlaoich, Andrew Gant, Andrew Skidmore, Thomas Kirby, Robert Howarth, Rachel Rowntree, Catherine Rimer, Sara De Corso, Frances Norbury, Iwona Muszynska, Jane Gordon, Deborah Thorne, Gordon Dixon, Emile De Roubaix, Joanne Green, Andrea Jones (2), Roger Hamilton (3), Robin Michael (3), Ewa Chmielewska, Hilary Michael, Anneka Scott

The Avison Ensemble is a English Ensemble specialised in 18th century music on period instruments. It is named after Charles Avison (1709-1770), the Newcastle-born composer, conductor and organist.

In addition to playing other works from the Baroque and early Classical periods, the Avison Ensemble is also a training ground for young up and coming musicians to gain experience at period performance practice and styles, affording them the opportunity to work with outstanding directors and soloists.