Autumn Concert Wymondham Symphony Orchestra
The leaves aren’t yet turning but Wymondham Symphony Orchestra has already started rehearsing for its Autumn Concert, which is a little earlier than normal this year on 16 November 2024.
The programme will consist of 3 fantastic pieces. The first will be the Overture of Egmont Op. 84 by Beethoven, a powerful and expressive introduction. This will be followed by the Karelia Suite, one of Sibelius’ most popular works. Reflecting its roots in folk music, there are three movements of the suite: Intermezzo, a processional march, Ballade featuring a solo cor anglais portraying a minstrel serenading the 15th-century Swedish King, Karl Knutsson, and the Alla Marcia, another stirring march. Finally, Symphony No 5 by Shostakovich opens with glistening rivers of colour from the strings, interrupted by doom-laden fanfares from the brass and percussion. The slow largo develops into a tragic lament and the final movement is set off by a furious explosion of brass and timpani, with flurries of strings and woodwinds rushing through to a thunderous finale.
Join us for our Autumn Concert on 16 November 2024 at 7pm!
Tickets are available online at https://www.trybooking.com/uk/eventlist/wso. There will also be some availability on the door, but we encourage attendees to purchase tickets in advance to beat the queues. Prices are £15, Friends of the WSO £13 and under 18s are free.
More details about the orchestra can be found at www.wymondhamsymphonyorchestra.org.uk or on our Facebook page.