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:
-
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
AUDIO
Enjoy a selection of extracts and complete works from our archives, many of which were recorded by the talented students of the University of Surrey's 'Tonmeister' Course, with which we're proud to be associated
Schubert: Symphony No. 9 (Finale — Opening)
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Performed on Sunday 10th February 2019
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Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra
Rita French, Leader
Dominic Grier, Conductor
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Recording by a Tonmeister student (University of Surrey)
Dvorak: Symphony No. 6 (1st Movement)
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Performed on Sunday 26th November 2017
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Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra
Rita French, Leader
Dominic Grier, Conductor
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Recording by a Tonmeister student (University of Surrey)
Beethoven: Violin Concerto (1st Movement Excerpt)
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Performed on Sunday 12th March 2017
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Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra
Alexandra Lomeiko, Violin
Dominic Grier, Conductor
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Recording by a Tonmeister student (University of Surrey)
Elgar: Imperial March, Op. 32
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Performed on Sunday 26th November 2017
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Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra
Rita French, Leader
Dominic Grier, Conductor
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Recording by a Tonmeister student (University of Surrey)
Tchaikovsky: Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture (Excerpt)
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Performed on Saturday 1st October 2016
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Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra
Rita French, Leader
Dominic Grier, Conductor
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Recording by a Tonmeister student (University of Surrey)
Kodàly: 'Intermezzo' from Hàry Janos (Excerpt)
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Performed on Sunday 11th June 2017
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Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra
Janos Kallai, Cimbalom
Dominic Grier, Conductor
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Recording by a Tonmeister student (University of Surrey)
Wagner: Parsifal Act I 'Transformation Music' (Excerpt)
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Performed on Sunday 24th November 2019
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Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra
Rita French, Leader
Dominic Grier, Conductor
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Recording by a Tonmeister student (University of Surrey)
Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 5 'Reformation' (Finale — Excerpt)
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Performed on Sunday 24th November 2019
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Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra
Rita French, Leader
Dominic Grier, Conductor
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Recording by a Tonmeister student (University of Surrey)
Wagner: Prelude to Act I of 'Parsifal' (Excerpt)
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Performed on Sunday 24th November 2019
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Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra
Rita French, Leader
Dominic Grier, Conductor
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Recording by a Tonmeister student (University of Surrey)
Wagner: Rienzi Overture (Excerpt)
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Performed on Sunday 9th June 2019
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Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra
Rita French, Leader
Dominic Grier, Conductor
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Recording by Anthony Howell (Northbrook College)