On the 26th of May the Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra will be performing an evening of music to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Join us for a selection of traditional favourites, beginning with Elgar’s Cockaigne Overture, and including music by Walton, Coates and Britten. The evening will conclude with a “Last night […]
If you enjoyed the latest concert in the Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra’s season, and would like to hear more of the Isle of Wight Cantata Choir, why not return to the Medina Theatre on Saturday the 28th of April, at 7.30pm? In the run-up to the final performance the Choir will be holding ‘open […]
The Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra will combine forces with the Isle of Wight Cantata Choir on Saturday March the 17th at Medina Theatre to perform Howard Blake’s oratorio “Benedictus”. The work will feature the tenor Philip O’Brien, with Nathan Thomas narrating and Rosalind Ventris on viola. The concert will open with Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture, […]
Now that Christmas and the New Year have been and gone, why not brighten up a dark winter’s night with our January concert? The evening’s music at -as usual- Medina Theatre, begins at 7.30pm with Brahms’ Tragic Overture, followed by Horovitz’ Oboe Concerto (which premièred here on the Island during the first International Oboe Competition […]
Whilst it seems a little way off yet, the 19th of November is the date of the first concert in the Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra’s 2011-2012 Season. If you’d like to help spread the word about the performance please download and print a copy of the poster! The concert includes works by MacCunn, Shostakovich […]
Season Tickets for the upcoming 2011-2012 season of concerts by the Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra are now available to order. Simply download, print off and complete the application form, then post it (along with a stamped, addressed enveloped) to the address on the form. The new concert season begins on Saturday the 19th of […]
The last concert in the current IWSO season is nearly upon us! On Saturday the 9th of July, at Medina Theatre, the Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra will be joined by Rhys Bowden and Jo Weeks, performing music from Smetana’s “The Bartered Bride”. Also featured in the evening’s music will be Beethoven’s Leonora Overture No. […]
There’s a chance to hear the premiere of IWSO member Gareth Balch’s new work ‘Sirius’ tonight, 7.30pm at St Thomas’ Church Ryde. As part of the 2011 Ryde Arts Festival, the piece will be performed by the Ryde Sinfonietta. For more information on Ryde Arts Festival, which runs from the 24th of June to the […]
Tickets for the 9th of July are now available from Medina Theatre. Get yours early to ensure a seat for the final concert in the Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra’s current season, which includes Beethoven’s Leonora No. 3 Overture and Brahms’ 1st Symphony. Also in the performance will be Arias, Duet and 3 Dances from […]
The May concert by the Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra will take place on Saturday 21st May in the Medina Theatre. This is a welcome return to the Orchestra for Alexander Sitkovetsky, who performed the Beethoven Violin Concerto to much acclaim in November 2009 – on this occasion he will be performing the much loved […]
