High energy rhythms with symphony orchestra

Karen Neville

Crowthorne Symphony Orchestra promise high-octane entertainment at All Saints Church, Wokingham next month

It’s an all-American affair on Saturday, 5th July for Crowthorne Symphony Orchestra’s summer concert. 

The evening features the return of soloist Daniel King Smith with the fabulous jazzy Gershwin Piano Concerto, Copland’s Rodeo, John Adams’ The Chairman Dances, Bernstein’s Overture to Candide and – as an antidote to the high energy – Barber’s beautiful Adagio for Strings.  

The amateur orchestra based in Crowthorne attracts membership from Bracknell, Wokingham, Camberley, Ascot, Reading, and as far afield as Maidenhead, Aldershot, Newbury, Woking, Guildford and Andover. The enthusiastic, friendly group make music for enjoyment’s sake, but take rehearsals, practice and concerts seriously.  

Director of Music Robert Roscoe joined the orchestra in 2007. Under Robert’s leadership, they have performed varied and challenging programmes including popular classics as well as less well-known pieces. They regularly invite soloists to join them. 

If you are a competent player (even if you haven’t played for a while and would like to get back to it) and would like to join them, or would just like to know more about the orchestra then visit crowthorneorchestra.com