Diamond Jubilee Summer Prom - Grieg Piano Concerto - T0929849202A special MSO Prom to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee featuring Walton's Crown Imperial and Coates' Three Elizabeths. The highlight will undoubtedly be Grieg's timeless Piano Concerto performed by acclaimed soloist Antony Peebles, whose busy schedule over a long career has enabled him to play in 131 different countries! Some of the best known tunes in Grieg's concerto are inspired by the folk music of his native Norway. The evening will end with traditional "Last Night of the Proms" celebrations.Conductor Stephen Smith. Performer Antony Peebles (soloist). Performer Hywel Jenkins (leader). | |
| 7 Jul 12 | Strode Theatre, Street :: V917 listing details L1952284641 |
Bach Air on the G String - T0203500884Delights to bring real pleasure and happiness on a dark evening, starting in the Baroque era with the 4th Symphony by Boyce, one of England's leading composers. Bach's 3rd Suite is a feast of music featuring trumpets and the famous Air on the G String. The programme ends with Mozart's Symphony no 29, displaying the full mastery of the composer we know and love. His age, when he wrote it, would have allowed him young person's entry to this concert!Conductor Stephen Smith. Performer Hywel Jenkins (leader). | |
| 28 Jan 12 | Strode Theatre, Street :: V917 listing details L2030385975 |
Summer Prom: Popular Classics Collection - T01541131304Come and take part in all the fun of the MSO Prom! Sit back and listen to Shelly Organ, virtuoso bassoonist with a long-standing connection with Mid-Somerset, playing solo in Weber’s delightfully melodic Bassoon Concerto, headline in a fizzing selection which also includes charming overtures and interludes from the world of opera and operetta, Strauss’ Die Fledermaus, Bizet’s Carmen and Offenbach’s Orpheus in the Underworld. Then help us finish off the evening, and the MSO season, in traditional Last Night style.Conductor Stephen Smith. Performer Shelly Organ (bassoon). Performer Hywel Jenkins (leader). | |
| 2 Jul 11 | Strode Theatre, Street :: V917 listing details L338503827 |
Beethoven 1st Piano Concerto - T754215605Conductor Stephen Smith. Performer Hywel Jenkins (leader). | |
| 27 Nov 10 | Strode Theatre, Street :: V917 listing details L1262049796 |
Classic Film Prom - T0144896923A not-to-be-missed opportunity to hear live soundtrack highlights from classic films composed by great film music stars; Erich Korngold’s 'The Sea Hawk', William Walton’s 'Battle of Britain' and 'Henry V', John Williams’ 'Star Wars' and 'Schindler’s List'. Ron Goodwin’s '633 Squadron' and Eric Coates’ 'Dam Busters' will join traditional 'Last Night of the Proms' items to bring a rousing finale. Donal Bannister, Principal Trombone with BBC National Orchestra of Wales, will conduct.Conductor Donal Bannister. Performer Hywel Jenkins. | |
| 3 Jul 10 | Strode Theatre, Street :: V917 listing details L0444612492 |
Mid-Winter Idyll - T1575672203Conductor Edoardo Narbona. Performer Hywel Jenkins (leader). Performer Simon Naylor (oboe). | |
| 23 Jan 10 | Strode Theatre, Street :: V917 listing details L0638898190 |
Mendelssohn Violin Concerto - T109416795Conductor Stephen Smith. Performer Hywel Jenkins (leader). Performer Christine Townsend (violin). | |
| 28 Nov 09 | Strode Theatre, Street :: V917 listing details L401275138 |
Spring Concert - T01198120577Company Mid-Somerset Orchestra. Conductor Martin Freke. Other Hywel Jenkins (leader). Music Dvorak (Eighth Symphony). Music Haydn (Variations of [Brahms]). Music Shostakovich (Second Piano Concerto). Performer Julian Cheriyan (soloist). | |
| 28 Apr 01 | Strode Theatre, Street :: V917 listing details L667484969 |
