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We are sorry that two players were not listed in the programme for the last concert: Jenny Arthur, 2nd violin and Johanna Sainsbury, 2nd clarinet (in the first half). This was an oversight for which we are sorry. A change not mentioned because it happened after the programme went to print, was the absence of … Continue reading Player news
2018/2019 season programme announced
We are excited to announce our 2018/2019 season programme! With Mark Biggins at the helm for his second season, we will be performing a varied programme, designed to appeal to audience and players alike. We will start the season with a concert of English music on 15 November to commemorate the centenary of World War … Continue reading 2018/2019 season programme announced
Concert review: 2018 summer concert
There were almost no empty seats at Petersfield Orchestra’s summer concert in the Festival Hall. This was hardly surprising the whole evening had everything going for it. The programme included two definite crowd pleasers and a lesser known musical gem. It was the newish conductor Mark Biggins’ fourth performance with the ensemble. Helen Purchase, a … Continue reading Concert review: 2018 summer concert
Upcoming concert: Buoyant Beethoven and Bruch
Petersfield Orchestra tackle Beethoven's Eroica in their imminent summer concert, and conductor Mark Biggins at the end of his first year in charge is relishing the challenge. Click to read more...
Changes to upcoming rehearsals
Players: Please note the following changes to our upcoming rehearsals, which are now reflected on our online rehearsal schedule. Friday 25 May: Sectionals at Churcher's College. Woodwind and horns with Mark Biggins; strings with Leo Geyer. Friday 1 June: Rehearsal cancelled (half-term week) Friday 8 June: Rehearsal with soloists
Concert review: 2018 Petersfield Musical Festival
"The event was eagerly awaited and drew a capacity audience. They were not to be disappointed." Click to read more...
Tonight’s rehearsal cancelled; next week’s extended
Players: Please note the important changes below to the final March concert rehearsals in light of the current weather conditions. Friday 2 March 2018: This rehearsal is CANCELLED due to the severe and uncertain weather conditions. Friday 9 March: This rehearsal has been extended to run 7:15pm to 9:45pm, and will be held at the Avenue Pavilion. … Continue reading Tonight’s rehearsal cancelled; next week’s extended
Expand your travel horizons in 2018, with our new travel partner!
We're delighted to announce that Norad Travel is now our official travel partner, offering members and their families a comprehensive holiday planning service, including specialist musical holidays, cultural experiences and bespoke holidays. So, why not find out how Norad Travel could help you expand your travel horizons with a musical holiday? Click here to find out … Continue reading Expand your travel horizons in 2018, with our new travel partner!
Concert review: 2017 Petersfield Musical Festival
"In the First Horn Concerto of Richard Strauss, soloist and orchestra were as one, helped by the talented Richard Stegall who combined sonorous projection with elegant musical articulations. The result was a genuine dialogue, and unexpectedly the orchestra sometimes was able to ring out subtly like a non-brassy fanfare." Click to read more...
