Saturday  17 January 2026 7.45pm
Princes Hall, Aldershot, GU11 1NX – Venue Information

Guest Conductor: Lewis Gaston

Soloist: Gabriel Thomas (Clarinet)

Stravinsky: Jeu de cartes
Weber: Clarinet Concerto No. 2
Sibelius: Symphony No. 2

As the FSO welcomes in the New Year, we welcome the return of guest conductor, Lewis Gaston. We are also excited that our very own Principal Clarinet, Gabriel Thomas, will be the evening’s soloist.

Saturday  21 March 2026 7.45pm
St Andrew’s Garrison Church, Aldershot, GU11 2BY – Venue Information

Guest Conductor: Philip Ellis

Soloist: So-Ock Kim (Violin)

Beethoven: Egmont Overture
Brahms:Violin Concerto
Brahms: Serenade No. 1

For our March concert, we are welcoming a new guest conductor, Philip Ellis, who brings a wealth of experience with both professional and amateur orchestras. He has also previously performed the Brahms’ Violin Concerto with much-loved soloist, So-Ock Kim, and, in common with the FSO, is delighted to have the opportunity to collaborate with her once again.

Saturday 13 June 2026 4.00 pm
Princes Hall, Aldershot, GU11 1NX – Venue Information

Guest Conductor: Lucia Švecová

FIRE
Stravinsky: Firebird Suite (1919 version)

AIR
Kurtag: Aus der Ferne V
Hisaishi: Path of the Wind (from My Neighbour Totoro)

WATER
Children’s Project
Smetana: Vltava

EARTH
Grieg: In the Hall of the Mountain King (from Peer Gynt)
Holst: Jupiter (from The Planets)

We are delighted to announce the return of our popular Family Concert! Bring your families and let the music take you on a thrilling voyage of discovery.