It was with great excitement when on Saturday April 2nd the orchestra gave its first ticketed concert for over two years.

Our Spring Concert given in the Central Hall, Wymondham was a resounding success. It was wonderful to perform to such a large and appreciative audience once again.

We received many complimentary remarks afterwards commenting on the programme content of Berlioz’s Roman Carnival Overture, ballet music from Delibes’ Sylvia and the great D minor Symphony by Cesar Franck.

“The programme was really lovely. I particularly liked the nymph pieces which are very familiar from the ballet. And the second half was very rousing and strong. Excellent.”

Also comments were made about the tiered staging which enhanced both the visual and audible look and sound impact of the orchestra. We would like to thank the local firm ETS for erecting and taking down the staging before and after the concert with such speed and efficiency.

We are forging ahead now with rehearsals for our summer concert to be given in the beautiful church of St.Peter Mancroft, in the centre of Norwich, on Saturday July 9th at the earlier time of 7pm.

This will be a programme entitled  ‘A Festival of Brahms’  consisting of The Tragic Overture, the rarely performed Double Concerto for violin and cello, with soloists Juan Gonzalez, violin and Ben Rogerson, cello and finally the majestic 2nd Symphony. These are wonderful works full of rich romantic themes and it was hardly surprising that Brahms was hailed as Beethoven’s true heir.

We are looking forward to seeing you all. at our next concert in July.Tickets are available on the door or through our website, www.wymondhamsymphonyorchestra.org.uk at a cost of £15, £13 Friends of the WSO and children are free.