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20231210

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: Bacewicz, Gregson, Strauss, Brahms

Saturday 11 November 2023 7.45pm
Princes Hall, Aldershot, GU11 1NX – Venue Information

Conductor: William Carslake
Soloist: Charlie Jones (Tuba)

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Concert: Elgar and Britten

Saturday 10 June 2023 7.45pm
Princes Hall, Aldershot, GU11 1NX – Venue Information

Conductor: William Carslake
Soloists: Alison Wyld (French Horn) and Ruairi Bowen (Tenor)

The FSO is concluding its 2022-23 season with a programme of English music. Our soloists are our very own Alison Wyld (FSO Principal Horn) and Ruairi Bowen, a finalist in the International Handel Singing Competition in 2020.
Supported by the Elgar Society

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Concert: Beach and Brahms

Saturday 11 March 2023 7.45pm
Farnham Maltings, Farnham, GU9 7QR – Venue Information

Guest Conductor: Benedict Collins-Rice

To preside over the FSO’s Spring concert we will be welcoming guest conductor, Benedict Collins-Rice, who will be helping us to explore the depth and beauty of  two late-nineteenth-century masterpieces: the Gaelic Symphony by Amy Beach and Brahms’ Symphony No. 4.

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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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