Programme

2025 is a year of celebration when it comes to remembering two very famous composers – Ravel and Shostakovich; we will be performing music by Shostakovich in both our February and May concerts, and introduce you to some of our favourite Ravel in May.

Our February concert will see the return of an old friend, Jamie Walton – a superlative cellist and soloist in the rarely played, but beautiful Shelomo by Ernst Bloch. In the second half, we will perform the exciting 9^th Symphony of Dmitri Shostakovich – a deliciously light-hearted work in Shostakovich’s inimitable harmonic style, and with some gorgeous tunes, especially in the woodwind, and a wicked glint in the eye!  Both Sibelius and Tchaikovsky feature in the programme with two old favourites and orchestral show-off pieces.

• Sibelius - Karelia Suite
• Bloch - Shelomo
• Tchaikovsky - Romeo and Juliet
• ‍Shostakovich - Symphony No.9 in Eb‍

Cello: Jamie Walton

Conductor: Simon Wright

Leader: Fiona Love

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We will always endeavour to perform the concert as shown; however, should circumstances require, the orchestra reserves the right to amend the concert date, timing, concert programme, soloist and ticket pricing without prior notice.

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