Who are the Friends of Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra?
Any person or organisation who wishes to show their support of the Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra can become a Friend. Many of our Friends have supported us over many years, and their continuing contribution is particularly appreciated.
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Why become a Friend?
Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra is self-funding through membership subscriptions, concert income and support from the Friends. We do not receive any support from local authorities. Support from the Friends is therefore vital in enabling us to perform classical music to a high standard.
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Benefits
A WPO Friend receives the following benefits:
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Newsletters and information updates from the Orchestra
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The option of being named in the concert programmes as a Friend
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£1 discount on a single ticket for each concert when purchased at the Box Office
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Invitations to occasional special functions
How do I become a Friend?
Membership of the Friends is an annually renewable subscription for the October-June concert season.
The suggested contribution is £20 for an individual, a couple or a household, or £40 for a business or commercial enterprise. However, we welcome any contribution from Friends, and these amounts are for guidance only.
Download a membership form here.
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Who are the Friends of Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra?
Any person or organisation who wishes to show their support of the Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra can become a Friend. Many of our Friends have supported us over many years, and their continuing contribution is particularly appreciated.
​
Why become a Friend?
Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra is self-funding through membership subscriptions, concert income and support from the Friends. We do not receive any support from local authorities. Support from the Friends is therefore vital in enabling us to perform classical music to a high standard.
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Benefits
A WPO Friend receives the following benefits:
-
Newsletters and information updates from the Orchestra
-
The option of being named in the concert programmes as a Friend
-
£1 discount on a single ticket for each concert when purchased at the Box Office
-
Invitations to occasional special functions
How do I become a Friend?
Membership of the Friends is an annually renewable subscription for the October-June concert season.
The suggested contribution is £20 for an individual, a couple or a household, or £40 for a business or commercial enterprise. However, we welcome any contribution from Friends, and these amounts are for guidance only.
Download a membership form here.
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High quality music making since 1948
Founder Music Director Herbert Lodge
President Alissa Firsova
Music Director Dominic Grier
Assistant Conductor Peter Lewis
Composer in Residence Ansel Chaloner-Hughes
Chorus Master Aedan Kerney MBE
2023-24
CONCERT SEASON
Timeline
WPO: American Classics
Sunday 8th October 2023, 3pm
Worthing Assembly Hall
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The WPO presents an exciting programme of great 20th-century music from the American continent, including suites from two ballets by Aaron Copland, via opera and operetta from Gershwin and Bernstein, to music by Florence Price, the first African-American woman to have had her music played by a professional orchestra in the USA
Dominic Grier, Conductor
Cello Soloist, Leo Popplewell
(Photo by Matthew Johnson)
Leo Popplewell, Cello
Dominic Grier, Conductor
At a glance
AMERICAN CLASSICS
Sunday 8th October 2023, 3pm
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Bernstein: Candide Overture
Copland: Four Dance Episodes from ‘Rodeo’
Barber: Second Essay, Op. 17
Florence Price: Suite of Dances & Colonial Dance
Gershwin: Cuban Overture
Copland: Appalachian Spring
Gershwin: Porgy and Bess Suite (‘Catfish Row’)
Sousa: Stars and Stripes Forever
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Dominic Grier, Conductor
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RACHMANINOV & ELGAR
Sunday 26th November 2023, 3pm
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Liadov: Polonaise Op. 55
Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 3
Elgar: Symphony No. 2 in E-flat Major
Elgar: Imperial March
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Julian Chan, Piano
Dominic Grier, Conductor
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CHRISTMAS on BROADWAY
Sunday 17th December 2023, 3pm
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A fun-filled Christmas concert for all the family
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including
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Selections from 'The Sound of Music' and 'My Fair Lady'
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Seasonal favourites, popular classics
and sing-along carols for all!
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Worthing Choral Society
Aedan Kerney, Music Director
Sam Barton, Assistant Conductor
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Sompting Village Primary School Choir
Dominic Grier, Conductor
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NORDIC ADVENTURES
Sunday 11th February 2024, 3pm
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'A Hero's Journey in Music'
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Sibelius: Kullervo — Introduction
Nielsen: Prelude to Act II of ‘Saul and David’
Sibelius: Violin Concerto
Nielsen: Helios Overture
Grieg: Excerpts from Peer Gynt​
Alfvén: Swedish Rhapsody No. 2 , Op. 24
Grieg: Wedding Day at Troldhaugen
Sibelius: Lemminkäinen’s Return
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Preston Yeo, Violin
Dominic Grier, Conductor
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WPO 75th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT
Saturday 23rd March 2024, 7:30pm
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Weber: Overture to Der Freischütz
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5, ‘Emperor’
Firsova: To Spring
Walton: Belshazzar’s Feast
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Alissa Firsova, Piano (WPO President)
The Boundstone Chorus
Worthing Choral Society
Dominic Grier, Conductor
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MUSICAL PICTURES
Sunday 9th June 2024, 3pm
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Berlioz: Roman Carnival Overture
Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor
Debussy: Prelude aÌ€ l’apreÌ€s-midi d’un faune
Mussorgsky/Ravel: Pictures at an Exhibition
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Violin Soloist, June Lee
Denise Ham, Conductor
THE MAGIC FLUTE
Saturday 20th April 2024, 7:30pm
with The Merry Opera Company
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Mozart: The Magic Flute
(Fully Staged, Sung in English)
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John Ramster, Stage Director
Dominic Grier, Conductor