Founded as 'The Derby Light Orchestra' in 1949 by Allan Street (a well known brass player and teacher) the orchestra originally concentrated on a 'light classical' repertoire. Performance standards were initially high and the orchestra continues in this tradition.
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Tickets £17, concessions £15 & children free; discount for online purchases derbyconcertorchestra.co.uk
Further information:
For further information and tickets see derbyconcertorchestra.co.uk