The Michael Nyman Orchestra is a group that expands on the Michael Nyman Band for specific album work, often for movie soundtracks. History In 1993, the Michael Nyman Band joined with an orchestra for the first time in their recording history with MGV: Musique à Grand Vitesse. The album credit is to "The Michael Nyman Band and Orchestra". The Michael Nyman Orchestra has operated as a formal group since then. Such soundtrack albums as Practical Magic, Ravenous, The End of the Affair, The Claim, and The Libertine are credited to this Orchestra. While the former two titles lack detailed credits, the latter three albums show that most of the Orchestra has remained consistent. Personnel From the 2000 soundtrack album The Claim. Violin Alexander Balanescu (leader) Cathy Thompson Maciej Rokowski Patrick Kiernan Ann Morfee Mark Berrow Paul Willey Rachel Allen Tom Bowes Ian Humphries Boguslav Kosteci Dermot Crehan Philippa Ibbotson Jonathan Evans-Jones Julian Leaper Ed Coxon Peter Hanson Helen Paterson Viola Kate Musker Steve Tees Vicci Wardman Bruce White Andy Parker Paul Martin Cello Anthony Hinnigan Sophie Harris Nick Cooper William Schofield Double Bass Mike Brittain Paul Sherman Bass guitar Martin Elliott Oboe/Cor Anglais Chris Hooker Clarinet/Bass Clarinet Dave Fuest Flute/Piccolo Jonathan Snowden Soprano Sax/Alto Sax Dave Roach Simon Haram Baritone Sax Andy Findon Trumpet/Flugel/Piccolo Trumpet Steve Sidwell French Horn Dave Lee Paul Gargham Trombone/Tuba Nigel Barr Percussion Greg Knowles London orchestras Michael Nyman