November draws near
It’s heading toward the first concert of the new season, with tickets already available from the Medina Theatre Box Office on 01983 527020. The programme for the evening includes Suppé’s Pique Dame Overture, Tchaikovsky’s 1st Symphony and a welcome return to the Island by Viv McLean who will perform Rachmaninov’s 3rd Piano Concerto. If you’d […]
Summer 2014 Must-See Music Festivals
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Music for May – get your tickets now!
Tickets are now available for the next concert in the IWSO’s season, which will take place on Saturday the 25th of May at (as per usual) Medina Theatre, Newport . Starting at 7.15pm, under the baton of guest conductor Stephen Anthony Brown, the first piece will be Britten’s Four Sea Interludes. Christina Marroni will then […]
March concert details, – tickets now on sale!
On Saturday March 16th the next concert in the Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra’s exciting season takes place at Medina Theatre, Newport. The evening’s music will be provided courtesy of Dvorak, with his symphonic poem “The Golden Spinning Wheel”; Elgar’s “Sea Pictures” -featuring guest soloist Megan Quick, and Vaughan-Williams “Pastoral” Symphony. If you would like […]
Return of renowned Violinist
The upcoming concert by the Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra sees the welcome return of renowned violinist Alexander Sitkovetsky to Medina Theatre. The orchestra will be accompanying Alexander in Shostakovich’s Violin Concerto No. 1, a work that was originally composed under conditions of severe censorship in the Soviet Union during the post-war years (it was […]
First concert of the new season approaches
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 […]
Chamber concert in Ryde tonight
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 […]