On Stage
Hidden Orchestra is the solo studio project of Joe Acheson – a composer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, sound artist, remixer and documentary-maker, who has musically collaborated with The British Library, National Trust, BBC, Eden Project, Kew Gardens, Saatchi Gallery, Sydney Botanical Gardens and many more.
Hidden Orchestra creates an imaginary orchestra compiled from individual recordings of a diverse array of musicians and found sounds, often writing short solo and chamber pieces entirely for the purpose of sampling them. He uses production techniques from sample-based music to compose Electronic/Classical music, acoustic instruments, and real-world sounds (from rain and birdsong through to industrial and mechanical noises). His live shows are an immersive, upbeat, exciting experience.