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:
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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
2025-26
CONCERT SEASON
Timeline
WPO: Sounds of Shakespeare
Sunday 28th September 2025, 3pm
Worthing Assembly Hall
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The WPO joins forces with professional actors from The Rainbow Shakespeare Company, who come fresh from their annual residency at Worthing’s beautiful Highdown Gardens.
Carefully selected scenes from some of the Bard’s greatest works, directed by Nick Young, are interwoven with some of the most famous music inspired by the plays, in what promises to be a thrilling and captivating afternoon.
Nick Young, Stage Director
Dominic Grier, Conductor
Cello Soloist, Leo Popplewell
(Photo by Matthew Johnson)
Leo Popplewell, Cello
Dominic Grier, Conductor
At a glance
SOUNDS OF SHAKESPEARE
Sunday 28th September 2025, 3pm
Scenes from Shakespeare with music by​​
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Berlioz (Romeo and Juliet)
Walton (Henry V / Richard III / Hamlet)
Verdi (Macbeth)
Prokofiev (Romeo and Juliet)
Sibelius (The Tempest)
Mendelssohn (A Midsummer Night's Dream)
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Nick Young, Stage Director
Dominic Grier, Conductor
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BRAHMS AND BEYOND
Sunday 23rd November 2025, 3pm
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Chaloner-Hughes: Equinox (World Premiere)​
Brahms: Violin Concerto
Prokofiev: Symphony No. 5
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Charlotte Spruit, Violin
Dominic Grier, Conductor
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CHIRSTMAS THROUGH THE AGES
Sunday 14th December 2025, 3pm
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A fun-filled Christmas concert for all the family
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A selection of music from Christmas Past and Present
arr. Ansel-Chaloner-Hughes
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Seasonal favourites, popular classics
and sing-along carols for all!
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Worthing Choral Society
The Angmering Chorale​
Sompting Village Primary School Choir
Dominic Grier, Conductor
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BRAIMAH KANNEH-MASON PLAYS MENDELSSOHN
Sunday 8th February 2026, 3pm
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Rossini: Overture to 'The Thieving Magpie'
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto
Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique
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Braimah Kanneh-Mason, Violin
Dominic Grier, Conductor
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INTO THE BLUE
Sunday 22nd March 2026, 3pm
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Debussy: La Mer
Chaz Hart: Blue Wave Concerto
Sibelius: Symphony No. 5
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Paul Gregory, Guitar
Dominic Grier, Conductor
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SYMPHONIC VARIATIONS
Sunday 7th June 2026, 3pm
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Franck: Variations Symphoniques
Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 27 in B-flat major
Parry: Symphony No. 3 'The English'
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Eden Agranat Meged, Piano​
Dominic Grier, Conductor
BRAHMS: A GERMAN REQUIEM
Sunday 28th June 2025, 3pm
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Beethoven: Coriolan Overture
Mozart: Symphony No. 35 'Haffner'
Brahms: Ein Deutsches Requiem
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TBC, Soprano
Matthew Jelf, Baritone
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Brighton16
Dominic Grier, Conductor
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