The weather is cooling down but Wymondham Symphony Orchestra are warming up for our Autumn Concert at Wymondham Abbey on 16 November 2024.

We are kicking off with the Overture of Egmont Op. 84 by Beethoven, the introduction to a set of pieces based on a play about Flemish resistance against the occupying Spanish in the 1560s. Beginning with a rousing chord, followed by some rapid Allegro sections, it is a lively start to the evening. Following this is the Karelia Suite, one of Sibelius’ most popular works. The Ballade features a wonderful solo cor anglais before concluding with the Alla marcia, another stirring march. The evening will finish with Symphony No. 5 by Shostakovich, often deemed his most popular symphony. Opening 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 trybooking.com/uk/eventlist/wso, or scan the QR code. There will also be some availability on the door, but we encourage you to purchase tickets in advance to beat the queues. Prices are £15, Friends of the WSO £13 and under 18s are free.

Want to get involved? We’re a friendly group playing fantastic symphony repertoire with regular rehearsals at Central Hall in the heart of Wymondham. We’d love to hear from you if you’re interested in joining. In particular, we’re on the lookout for viola (grade 7 or above), trombones, and percussion players. More details about the orchestra and how to join can be found at wymondhamsymphonyorchestra.org.uk.