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Promoting live orchestral performance in the community since 1922

The Farnborough Symphony Orchestra is one of the foremost non-professional orchestras in the south of England.

The FSO has had a commitment to live performance of music in the North East Hampshire region since its formation in 1922 as the Royal Aircraft Establishment Orchestral Society. It now performs four concerts every season, regularly attracting high-quality national and international soloists, and is the holder of the 2011 Pat Devereux award for contributions to the Performing Arts in the Borough of Rushmoor.

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What's on

  • Concert: Tchaikovsky, Lutoslawski, Shostakovich

    16 November 2024
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  • Concert: Moberg, Berlioz, Dvorak

    19 January 2025
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  • Concert: Dvořák, Glière, Tchaikovsky

    5 April 2025
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Upcoming concerts

The FSO has some exciting repertoire planned for 2024/25. We do hope that you will join us as we embark on a season of well-loved favourites from the symphonic repertoire and some delightful but less well-known works by neglected composers.

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The orchestra in particular excelled themselves last night; fabulous soloist performance from So-Ock Kim and super energy and direction from Tom Seligman.

Join the FSO

The Orchestra welcomes new players of a high standard. Membership, subject to vacancies, is open to players of Grade 8 standard or higher.

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By becoming a sponsor you are helping us continue to perform exciting programmes of live music, attract world-class soloists and play a broad range of repertoire.

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Recent News

Au revoir to Bob and Elaine

After 53 and 45 years with the orchestra respectively, we are saying au revoir to two stalwart members, Bob Perry and Elaine Herbert. We are immensely grateful for their playing, musical leadership, and friendship – they really are part of the fabric of the FSO and personify what a local amateur orchestra is all about. Bob’s wife, Wendy, also deserves a mention, for hosting many of our guests over the seasons, managing Front of House, and most recently accompanying the Mayor of Aldershot on our behalf at our centenary celebrations.

In recognition of their long service, and as we look forward to seeing them in the audience for many years to come, the FSO is delighted to offer Bob, Wendy and Elaine Honorary Friendship of the FSO.

Schools Ticket Giveaway Announced!

Calling all local secondary schools and sixth forms! FSO, with the support of the Elgar Society, is giving away FREE tickets for our wonderful concert at Princes Hall, Aldershot on 10th June!

FSO featured on BBC Radio Surrey!

Our Publicity Officer, Susie Baker, was featured on BBC Radio Surrey’s morning show with James Cannon! James wanted to know all about the FSO’s 100th birthday concert on 12th November and had some very interesting questions . . .
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