Who are the Friends of Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra?
Any person or organisation who wishes to show their support of the Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra can become a Friend. Many of our Friends have supported us over many years, and their continuing contribution is particularly appreciated.
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Why become a Friend?
Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra is self-funding through membership subscriptions, concert income and support from the Friends. We do not receive any support from local authorities. Support from the Friends is therefore vital in enabling us to perform classical music to a high standard.
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Benefits
A WPO Friend receives the following benefits:
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Newsletters and information updates from the Orchestra
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The option of being named in the concert programmes as a Friend
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£1 discount on a single ticket for each concert when purchased at the Box Office
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Invitations to occasional special functions
How do I become a Friend?
Membership of the Friends is an annually renewable subscription for the October-June concert season.
The suggested contribution is £20 for an individual, a couple or a household, or £40 for a business or commercial enterprise. However, we welcome any contribution from Friends, and these amounts are for guidance only.
Download a membership form here.
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Who are the Friends of Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra?
Any person or organisation who wishes to show their support of the Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra can become a Friend. Many of our Friends have supported us over many years, and their continuing contribution is particularly appreciated.
​
Why become a Friend?
Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra is self-funding through membership subscriptions, concert income and support from the Friends. We do not receive any support from local authorities. Support from the Friends is therefore vital in enabling us to perform classical music to a high standard.
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Benefits
A WPO Friend receives the following benefits:
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Newsletters and information updates from the Orchestra
-
The option of being named in the concert programmes as a Friend
-
£1 discount on a single ticket for each concert when purchased at the Box Office
-
Invitations to occasional special functions
How do I become a Friend?
Membership of the Friends is an annually renewable subscription for the October-June concert season.
The suggested contribution is £20 for an individual, a couple or a household, or £40 for a business or commercial enterprise. However, we welcome any contribution from Friends, and these amounts are for guidance only.
Download a membership form here.
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High quality music making since 1948
Founder Music Director Herbert Lodge
President Alissa Firsova
Music Director Dominic Grier
Assistant Conductor Peter Lewis
Composer in Residence Ansel Chaloner-Hughes
Chorus Master Aedan Kerney MBE
2024-25
CONCERT SEASON
Timeline
WPO: Symphonic Dances
R. Strauss, Fitkin and Rachmaninov
Sunday 23rd March 2025, 3pm
Worthing Assembly Hall
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In this sparkling programme, the WPO performs Rachmaninov's virtuoso orchestral masterpiece, the Symphonic Dances, for the first time in over twenty years. Richard Strauss's suite from perhaps his most famous opera, Der Rosenkavalier, opens the programme, with captivating swirling Viennese waltzes at its heart.
Grahm Fitkin's recorder concerto, written in 2017, showcases multiple types of recorder, in a fascinating sonic journey that is bound to transport you to its world of exotic sounds and captivating colourful rhythms and textures.
Daniel Swani, Recorder
Dominic Grier, Conductor
Dominic Grier, Conductor
At a glance
AUTUMN CLASSICS
Sunday 6th October 2024, 3pm
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Beethoven: Leonore Overture No. 3
Ansel Chaloner-Hughes: Florestan (New Work)
Rossini: Bassoon Concerto
DvoÅ™ák: Symphony No. 8 in G major
Siping Guo, Bassoon
Dominic Grier, Conductor
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ORCHESTRAL TRANSFORMATIONS
Sunday 24th November 2024, 3pm
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Stravinsky: Suite from 'The Firebird' (1919 Version)
Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-flat major
Bartók: Concerto for Orchestra
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Ekaterina Grabova, Piano
(Winner of the 2024 Coulsdon and Purley Festival)
Dominic Grier, Conductor
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A FAIRYTALE CHRISTMAS
Sunday 15th December 2024, 3pm
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A fun-filled Christmas concert for all the family
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Selections from The Sleeping Beauty, Mother Goose, Hansel and Gretel, and Cinderella
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Seasonal favourites, popular classics
and sing-along carols for all!
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Worthing Choral Society
Aedan Kerney, Music Director
Sam Barton, Assistant Conductor
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Sompting Village Primary School Choir
Dominic Grier, Conductor
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CRAWLEY POP-UP CULTURE — CHILDREN'S CONCERTS
Sunday 23rd February 2025, 2pm and 3:45pm
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A spectacular selection of orchestral music as part of the WPO's Outreach and Education Plan
in collaboration with Crawley Borough Council
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Selections from Titanic, Jurrassic Park and Robin Hood Prince of Thieves
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Sibelius: Finlandia
MacCunn: Land of the Mountain and the Flood
Berlioz: Hungarian March
Prokofiev: Troika
Holst: Jupiter from 'The Planets'
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4 (selections)
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Dominic Grier, Conductor
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SYMPHONIES AND SERENADES
Sunday 9th February 2025, 3pm
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Sibelius: Symphony No. 3 in C major
Britten: Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4 in F minor
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Magnus Walker, Tenor
John Peskett, Horn
Dominic Grier, Conductor
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SYMPHONIC DANCES
Sunday 23rd March 2025, 3pm
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R. Strauss: Suite from Der Rosenkavalier
Graham Fitkin: Recorder Concerto
Rachmaninov: Symphonic Dances
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Daniel Swani, Recorders
Dominic Grier, Conductor
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DURUFLÉ'S REQUIEM
Saturday 5th April 2025, 7:00pm
at St. George's Church, Worthing
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Duruflé: Requiem Mass
Vaughan Williams: Mass in G minor
Chaolner-Hughes: Elegy for Harp and Strings
Ravel: Pavane for a Dead Princess (arr. Chaloner-Hughes)
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Brighton16 Chamber Choir
Matthew Jelf, Conductor
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JULIAN CHAN PLAYS TCHAIKOVSKY
Saturday 7th June 2025, 7:30pm
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Beethoven: Egmont Overture
Chaloner-Hughes: New Work
Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1
Schumann: Symphony No. 2 in C major
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Julian Chan, Piano​
Dominic Grier, Conductor