Shrewsbury Orchestral Society
Shrewsbury Symphony Orchestra were proud to present another of their popular outdoor fundraising concerts at Shrewsbury Castle in July, in aid of The Harry Johnson Trust.
The orchestra is gaining a reputation for delivering fabulous outdoor concerts - Last Night of the Proms style - in the beautiful setting of Shrewsbury Castle. Tickets always sell out fast for this picnic concert and, so far, the sun has always shone on us!
This concert is always weather permitting - subject to cancellation - as we have no rain cover, but the heavens must know we're doing a good thing, as we've got away with it every year so far. The plan is to do another one in 2025 so watch this space.
Shrewsbury Symphony Orchestra's Autumn Concert will be on Wednesday, November 27th, 2024 in The Alington Hall, Shrewsbury School.
Shrewsbury Orchestral Society was founded in 1888, making it one of the oldest amateur orchestras in the country. The Society operates as a registered charity with the purpose of "educating the public in the art and science of music". A Committee of volunteers organises a minimum of three concerts each year of orchestral works usually including a symphony or other substantive work.
Shrewsbury Symphony Orchestra is supported by our Music Director, John Moore and Orchestra Leader, Alex Postlethwaite. Concerts are held in various locations in or around Shrewsbury; further details are elsewhere on this website.
Zoë Beyers is the leader of the BBC Philharmonic and has established a reputation as one of the finest and most versatile violinists in the UK - she played Sibelius' violin concerto with the SSO in March 2018 and says of the experience:
"Shrewsbury is very fortunate to have such a vibrant, committed orchestra, taken from the community and playing for the community. John Moore and his musicians are a delight to work with - I have very fond memories of our performance of Sibelius’s Violin Concerto. I have enormous respect for SSO’s dedication and passion for making music!"
Ben Goldscheider was nominated by the Barbican as an ECHO Rising Star and during the 2021/22 season Ben gives recitals at major concert halls including the Concertgebouw, Musikverein, Elbphilharmonie and Köln Philharmonie.
"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!" [Photo: Frank Jerke]
Jennifer Pike – renowned for her “dazzling interpretative flair and exemplary technique” (Classic FM), violinist Jennifer Pike has taken the musical world by storm with her unique artistry and compelling insight into music from the Baroque to the present day:
"Loved playing the Elgar Concerto with you in the stunning Shrewsbury Abbey, thank you!" [Photo: Tom Barnes]