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.
www.derbyconcertorchestra.co.uk
Music to include Crown Imperial, The Lark Ascending, Orkney Wedding & Banks of Green Willow
Presented by Derby Concert Orchestra
30 Nov at 7pm
Derby Cathedral
Further information:
£14, students and concessions £12, accompanied under 18s free - derbyconcertorchestra.co.uk or eamjack@googlemail.com
A Short Programme of Music for the Under 11s
Presented by Derby Concert Orchestra
8 Dec at 2pm
Derby High School
Further information:
Adults £2, accompanied children free - derbyconcertorchestra.co.uk or eamjack@googlemail.com
Anniversary Concert - Suppe, Dvorak, Holst
Presented by Derby Concert Orchestra
14 Mar at 7pm
Derby Cathedral
Further information:
£14, students and concessions £12, accompanied under 18s free - derbyconcertorchestra.co.uk or eamjack@googlemail.com
Marquez, Beethoven, Vaughan Williams
Presented by Derby Concert Orchestra
16 May at 7.30pm
St. Mary's Church, Wirksworth
Further information:
£14, students and concessions £12, accompanied under 18s free - derbyconcertorchestra.co.uk or eamjack@googlemail.com
Glinka, Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich
Presented by Derby Concert Orchestra
11 Jul at 7pm
Derby Cathedral
Further information:
£14, students and concessions £12, accompanied under 18s free - derbyconcertorchestra.co.uk or eamjack@googlemail.com