The Northern Chamber Orchestra has announced that it’s Artistic Director and lead violin, Nicholas Ward, will step down from the role from the end of the 2021-22 season. Nicholas said, “Since starting as the leader of the Northern Chamber Orchestra in October 1984, I’ve had 37 years working with many great colleagues, with the support of a number of management teams, board members, friends, patrons and, of course, our audience. I have had some enjoyable and worthwhile music-making during that time, but the time has come to step down and leave the NCO to the next generation.”