Sat 24 Nov 2007 - Winter Concert
The performance of the Rachmaninov Symphony demonstrated a deep understanding of the work from both the conductor and orchestra alike.
Read full reviewSat 23 Jun 2007 - Summer Gala Concert
The way in which all sections of the orchestra tackled the changes in rhythm, style and tonality showed real evidence of careful preparation and concentration throughout.
Read full reviewSat 24 Mar 2007 - Spring Concert
This was an exciting and first class performance which a professional orchestra would find difficulty in surpassing.
Read full reviewSat 18 Nov 2006 - Winter Concert
The demands on the orchestra were evident, but this was an excellent performance
Read full reviewSat 24 Jun 2006 - Summer Gala Concert
A full and red-blooded evening of music, which was enthusiastically applauded by a truly appreciative audience.
Read full reviewSat 25 Mar 2006 - Spring Concert
This was an excellent and solid performance from the orchestra, soloists and conductor alike
Read full reviewSat 17 Dec 2005 - Family Christmas Concert
...an appropriately light-hearted atmosphere throughout this excellent evening of community music
Read full reviewSat 26 Nov 2005 - Winter Concert
All aspects were played with great musicality, displaying all the colour and contrasts associated with Slavonic music.
Read full reviewSat 18 Jun 2005 - Summer Gala Concert
The playing was most rhythmic and full of attention to detail with especially effective and varied clarinet solos
Read full reviewSat 12 Mar 2005 - Spring Concert
This was a fine performance with the control of dynamics and mood meeting Wagner's intentions.
Read full reviewSat 27 Nov 2004 - Winter Concert
The performance sparkled with energy and vitality.
Read full reviewSat 05 Jun 2004 - Gala Night at the Opera
...flautists were spot on, and the timpani was equally sensitive
Read full reviewSat 28 Jun 2003 - Summer Concert
...an enjoyable performance, in which virtuosity and melodiousness were happily mingled.
Read full reviewSat 22 Jun 2002 - Summer Concert
The smiles on many adults faces leaving the hall on Saturday evening with excited children certainly gave the message that they had come to the right hall.
Read full reviewSat 16 Mar 2002 - Spring Concert
The ensemble between soloist and orchestra was again excellent.
Read full reviewSat 01 Dec 2001 - Winter Concert
Throughout the work we heard some lovely playing from the orchestra, especially from solo wind players playing obbligato passages as duets with the soloist and not forgetting the beautiful horn solo in the first movement.
Read full reviewSat 23 Jun 2001 - Summer Concert
Special mention should go to the evening's young soloists. [They] all gave excellent performances, remaining composed but playing expressively, making it all the more enjoyable to hear.
Read full reviewSat 31 Mar 2001 - Spring Concert
This was virtuoso playing of which the orchestra and conductor Bryan Western could be justly proud.
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