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
VIDEO
SAINT-SAËNS: ORGAN SYMPHONY (FINALE)
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Performed on Sunday 26th November 2018
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Luke Haydn plays the famous 'Worthing Wurlitzer' (just out of sight!)
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WPO Archive Video—camera sound only
BRUCH: SCOTTISH FANTASY, Op. 46 (COMPLETE)
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Performed on Sunday 20th March 2022
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Violin Solo: Emmanuel Bach
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Video Recording by Emmanuel Bach
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Sound by Zoe Hart, Northbrook College, Worthing
BRAHMS: SYMPHONY NO. 1 (FINALE — Excerpt: Allegro con Brio)
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Performed on Sunday 18th March 2018
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Video Recording by John Crix, West 44 Productions
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Sound by a student from the Tonmeister Course, University of Surrey
BEETHOVEN: SYMPHONY NO. 9 (1st Movement Excerpt)
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Performed on Sunday 23rd March 2019 (70th Anniversary Gala)
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Video Recording by Black Swan Film and Video Ltd.
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Sound Recording by Tony Faulkner
TCHAIKOVSKY: PIANO CONCERTO NO. 1 (1st movement)
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Performed on Sunday 26th November 2018
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Piano Soloist: Alissa Firsova (WPO President)
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WPO Archive Video—camera sound only
RACHMANINOV: RHAPSODY ON A THEME OF PAGANINI (Excerpt)
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Performed on Sunday 26th November 2017
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Piano Solo: Alissa Firsova (WPO President)
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Video Recording by John Crix, West 44 Productions
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Sound by a student from the Tonmeister Course, University of Surrey
FRANCK: SYMPHONY IN D MINOR (FINALE)
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Performed on Sunday 14th March 2015
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Video Recording by John Crix, West 44 Productions
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Sound by a student from the Tonmeister Course, University of Surrey