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.
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.
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.
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.
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
2026-27
CONCERT SEASON
Timeline
WPO: Raphael Wallfisch plays Elgar
Strauss, Elgar and Holst
Sunday 18th October 2026, 3pm
Worthing Assembly Hall
The WPO welcomes one of the world’s greatest cellists, Raphael Wallfisch, to play Elgar’s Cello Concerto, among the most iconic ever written for this instrument. This special 2026-27 season opening concert also includes Holst’s ‘The Planets’ which remains among the most popular and powerful orchestral works in the repertoire. The concert opens with Richard Strauss’s most exuberant and witty tone poem, based on the Germanic medieval folk legend about the mischievous trickster, Till Eulenspiegel.
Raphael Wallfisch, Violoncello
Dominic Grier, Conductor
At a glance
RAPAHEL WALLFISCH PLAYS ELGAR |
HOLST'S THE PLANETS
Sunday 18th October 2026, 3pm
Strauss: Wiener Philharmoniker Fanfare
Strauss: Till Eulenspiegels lusitge Streiche
Elgar: Cello Concerto
Holst: The Planets
Raphael Wallfisch, Cello
Dominic Grier, Conductor
VISIONS OF VIRTUOSITY
Sunday 29th November 2026, 3pm
Parry: Symphonic Variations
Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 2
Scriabin: Symphony No. 2
Ryan Sheng, Piano
Dominic Grier, Conductor
CHRISTMAS AT THE MOVIES
Sunday 13th December 2026, 3pm
A fun-filled Christmas concert for all the family
featuring
a selection of popular film scores, plus seasonal favourites
and sing-along carols for all!
Worthing Choral Society
The Angmering Chorale
Sompting Village Primary School Choir
Dominic Grier, Conductor
SYMPHONIC LANDSCAPES
Sunday 7th February 2027, 3pm
Elgar: In the South (Alassio)
Ruth Gipps: Horn Concerto
Sibelius: Symphony No. 1
Alexei Watkins, Horn
Dominic Grier, Conductor
FROM MAGIC TO MAJESTY
Sunday 21st March 2027, 3pm
Weber: Overture to 'Oberon'
Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto
Brahms: Symphony No. 2
Leo Appel, Violin
Dominic Grier, Conductor
THE SCHOLAR'S PACT: LIGHT, SHADOW AND FIRE
Sunday 6th June 2027, 3pm
Brahms: Academic Festival Overture
Schumann: Piano Concerto
Liszt: A Faust Symphony
Sherri Lun, Piano
Dominic Grier, Conductor