Worthing Symphony Orchestra
| Worthing Symphony Orchestra (WSO) | |
|---|---|
| Orchestra | |
| Founded | 1926 |
| Concert hall | Assembly Hall, Worthing |
| Principal conductor | John S Gibbons |
The Worthing Symphony Orchestra is the professional orchestra for the town of Worthing. It is the only professional orchestra in the English county of West Sussex. Founded in 1926, the orchestra was the first municipal orchestra in Britain.
The WSO's principal conductor (1997 to present) is John S Gibbons.[1] The orchestra is led by Julian Leaper, who also leads the City of London Sinfonia.[2] As of 2008, the orchestra was made up of around 55-60 musicians.[3]
The orchestra plays at the Assembly Hall in Worthing, which according to the WSO's principal conductor, John Gibbons, has some of the finest acoustics in Europe.[4] Notable musicians to have played with the WSO at the Assembly Hall include Julian Lloyd Webber,[5][6] and Nicola Benedetti.[7]
The WSO also accompanies competitors in the Sussex International Piano Competition.[8]
References
- ↑ "About John Gibbons". Worthing Theatres. Retrieved 11 January 2012.
- ↑ Epsom & Ewell Borough Council website|Accessed 2011-05-15
- ↑ "Baton down the hatches and find the earplugs: The BBC is about to launch a talent show to find a celebrity conductor". Daily Mail. 20 June 2008. Retrieved 11 January 2012.
- ↑ "Save Our Theatres: Case for Worthing Assembly Hall". The Theatres Trust. 2 April 2011. Retrieved 11 January 2012.
- ↑ "Upcoming Concerts". Julian Lloyd Webber. Retrieved 11 January 2012.
- ↑ "Review: Family Film & Sport Concert". Worthing Herald. Retrieved 11 January 2012.
- ↑ "Seen and Heard Concert Review". Music Web International. Retrieved 11 Jan 2012.
- ↑ "Worthing plays host to the second Sussex International Piano Competition". The Latest. Retrieved 9 April 2013.
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