Forthcoming Date for your diary: 16th December 2023
The RFODO will be performing at Coleford’s Baptist Church in Newland Street in its final concert of the year.
A selection of Christmas themed works!
Royal Forest of Dean Orchestra
Home of the Royal Forest of Dean Orchestra
Triple treat on orchestra’s 30th birthday!
Don’t miss the Royal Forest of Dean Orchestra’s celebration of young musical talent at its anniversary concert at Parkend Church on Saturday (July 8) at 7.30pm. Tickets £10 on the door (free for children/students and Ukrainian families).
Gloucestershire Young Musician of the Year 2023 finals at Pittville Pump Room
Winner Isaac Williams on violin
Picture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
5-3-23
Tel; 07855177205
Winner Isaac Williams on violin
Picture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
5-3-23
Tel; 07855177205
In the spotlight will be: The world premiere of upcoming Forest composer Ryan Probert’s work The Bears, Gloucestershire Young Musician of the Year violinist Isaac Williams performing Saint-Saens and songs from Ukrainian super soprano Nadia Postolatii.
Ryan Probert – Composer
Nadia Postolatii – Singer
Musical director Fiona Crawley has come up with yet another standout programme also featuring Mozart’s much-loved The Magic Flute Overture and Ravel’s Bolero. Co-conductor is Will Sharma.
Sponsors for this special anniversary event include Ernest Heal & Sons Construction Ltd, The Forest of Dean Rotary Club, West Dean Parish Council and The Honourable Company of Gloucestershire Charitable Trust. The retiring collection will benefit Parkend Community Orchard.
Composer Ryan Probert and Musical Director Fiona Crawley
Guest conductor Will Sharma
Musical Director Fiona Crawley
Summer Concert 2023: 30th Anniversary
Date: Saturday 8th July 2023
Start Time: 7:30 pm
Venue: St. Paul’s Church, Parkend. Glocs.
Programme:
- Ryan Probert: The Bears – a composition specially commissioned for the orchestra’s 30th anniversary.
- Saint-Saens: Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso for violin and orchestra with our soloist Isaac Williams.
- Mozart: The Magic Flute Overture
- Gershwin: Summertime with Nadia Postolatii (soprano)
- Song transcripts by Bernstein: Somewhere
- Ravel: Bolero
Conductors: Fiona Crawley and William Sharma
Leader: Ros Taunton
Tickets: Adults £10 on the door.
Programme: £2
Free entry to those in full time education.
Complimentary tickets for any Ukranian families.
Refreshments: Will be available
Spring Concert 2023
Date: Saturday 1st April 2023
Start Time: 7:30 pm
Venue: Newnham On Severn Church
Programme:
- Gounod: Petite symphonie, for flute, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 horns and 2 bassoons in E flat major, CG 560
- Grieg: Holberg Suite (Strings) Op. 40
- Faure: Pavane. Op. 50
- Emilie Mayer: Symphony in E major (1853)
Conductors: Fiona Crawley and William Sharma
Leader: Ros Taunton
Tickets: Adults £10 on the door, including programme.
Free entry to those in full time education.
Refreshments: Will be available
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