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The FSO has been performing in the Farnborough area since its formation in 1922 and has an ongoing commitment to extending its repertoire.

All works known to have been played by the Orchestra

Summary of all the concerts

Concert: Stravinsky, Weber, Sibelius

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.

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Concert: Bizet, De Falla, Carmichael, Tchaikovsky

Saturday  8 November 2025 7.45pm
St Andrews Garrison Church, Aldershot, GU11 2BY – Venue Information

Guest Conductor: Daniel Hogan

Soloist: Freddy Branson (Flute)

Bizet: Extracts from Carmen Suite No. 1
De Falla: Three-Cornered Hat Suite No. 2
Carmichael: Phoenix: Concerto for Flute and Orchestra
Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake Suite Op. 20a

The FSO opens its 2025/26 season with an exciting programme of music from the worlds of opera and ballet, coupled with the UK premiere of the Phoenix Concerto by Australian composer, John Carmichael.

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Concert: Beethoven, Prokofiev

Saturday 7 June 2025 7.45pm
Princes Hall, Aldershot, GU11 1NX – Venue Information

Conductor: William Carslake

Soloist: So Ock Kim (Violin)

Guest Choir: Fleet Choral Society (Musical Director – Nick Cartledge)

Solo Quartet: Juliana Cook (Soprano), Judith Le Breuilly (Mezzo-soprano), Andrew Woodmansey (Tenor), Patrick Keefe (Bass)

Fauré: Cantique de Jean Racine (Conducted by Nick Cartledge)
Chilcott: The Snow is Fled (Conducted by Nick Cartledge)
Beethoven: Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage
Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No. 2
Beethoven: Symphony No. 9

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