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Ben Goldscheider
“It was a great pleasure to play the Strauss with Shrewsbury Symphony Orchestra. Such a supportive atmosphere and a joy to share the stage with thanks and hopefully see you again!”
Ben Goldscheider
Sam Pearce
"John Moore and the Shrewsbury Symphony Orchestra were a pleasure to meet and perform with - they made me feel very welcome and accompanied the Mozart concerto with great skill and sensitivity. Thanks again for a wonderful evening!"
Sam Pearce
President - Sir David Lees
Welcome to Shrewsbury Symphony Orchestra's Website
The Shrewsbury Symphony Orchestra (Shrewsbury Orchestral Society) is an orchestra whose roots go back for well over a century.
It gives concert performances of orchestral music in the area in and around the county town of Shropshire in England, while also providing a valuable recreation for its members.
The Orchestra currently has a regular playing strength of about 45 members, together with other guest players who are invited to augment it from time to time.
The Orchestra’s conductor is John Moore, Director of Music at Shrewsbury School. John is also an experienced composer and pianist. The Leader is freelance violinist Alex Postlethwaite.
Over the years, the Shrewsbury Symphony Orchestra has performed in various locations in and around the town. Its regular performance venues are Theatre Severn, the historic Shrewsbury Abbey and the Alington Hall at Shrewsbury School. The Orchestra normally gives three concerts each year, in late Autumn, Spring and early Summer, with additional ones on occasions.
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John Moore our conductor
Shrewsbury Symphony Orchestra at Theatre Severn
Next Concert
Wed 4th Dec
7.15pm
Alington Hall
- Also Sprach Zarathustra "Fanfare" Op 30
- Richard Strauss - Star Trek “Through the Years”
- Michael Giacchino - Star Wars - Last movement “Throne Room”
- John Williams - Planets Suite Op 32
- Gustav Holst
Michael Bochmann
Michael Bochmann performed Beethoven Violin Concerto with us on Wednesday 3rd December 2014. His appearances as a soloist throughout Britain have taken him to major concert venues such and he has been broadcast many times on Radio 3 and Classic FM.
Jennifer Pike
"Loved playing the Elgar Concerto with you in the stunning Shrewsbury Abbey, thank you!" Jennifer Pike
Photo by Tom Barnes
