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
Weber, Brahms, Beethoven violin concerto (soloist Sophie Rosa)
Presented by Derby Concert Orchestra
18 May at 7.30pm
St. Mary's Church, Wirksworth
Further information:
01332 763594 or eamjack@googlemail.com
Tchaikovsky, Helen Grime, Arnold Bax, Elgar
Presented by Derby Concert Orchestra
6 Jul at 7.30pm
St. Mary's Church, Wirksworth
Further information:
01332 763594 or eamjack@googlemail.com