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Vacancy for Principal Conductor
Mighty ‘Organ’ symphony features in a festive feast of French music
SASO New Year Concert makes the Viennese connection
St Albans St Cecilia Festival Society concert ‘a triumph’ at the Cathedral
St Cecilia Festival forces combine for a Russian spectacular
Wanted: Little Monsters (and other furry friends) for SASO’s children’s concerts
Little monsters (furry friends as well as fiends) are wanted on Sunday October 11th for St Albans Symphony Orchestra’s popular annual concerts for children (2pm repeated at 3.30pm, St Saviour’s Church, Sandpit Lane, St Albans). Children are invited wear their best fancy dress for a concert featuring the best-loved story ever set to classical music: Serge …
“…one of the best performances…ever”
SASO’s summer concert of English music was one of its best ever, according to John Manning, music reviewer for the Herts Advertiser. He reports that in a highly-polished account of Elgar’s Enigma Variations “every member of the orchestra gave of their very best”, providing a fitting farewell for Bjorn Bantock, the orchestra’s Principal Conductor for …
SASO’s summer celebration of English music
St Albans Symphony Orchestra (SASO) celebrates English music at its best for its summer concert on Saturday 27th June – with leader Jennifer Wigram and her son David both featuring as soloists (7.30pm St Saviour’s Church, Sandpit Lane, AL1 4DF). Jennifer, who has been SASO’s leader since 1981, will perform The Lark Ascending by Ralph Vaughan-Williams. …
Bjorn Bantock leaving SASO after five years at the helm
St Albans Symphony Orchestra (SASO) is preparing to appoint a new principal conductor, following a decision by Bjorn Bantock to step down next month after five years at the helm. Bjorn, 42, is credited with achieving an all-round improvement in the orchestra’s playing standards, attracting talented new players and drawing audience and critical approval for …
Vacancy for a Principal Conductor
Bjorn Bantock will be leaving St Albans Symphony Orchestra at the end of its 2014/15 season, creating a vacancy for a Principal Conductor. The orchestra, which brings together amateur and semi-professional players, welcomes applications for the post from experienced and inspiring musicians whose leadership will maintain and surpass its current high standards of performance. A …
