2021 Concerts
"Suffolk Philharmonic is an orchestra of world class musicians who make magic in our communities – turning the everyday into something extraordinary. They provide outstanding orchestral music in our village halls, schools, concert halls and cathedral.” - Jayne Knight, Arts Development Officer, Suffolk County Council
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A major concert in celebration of 1000 years of the Abbey of St Edmund.
Bury St Edmunds Festival
Saturday 29th May 2021 7.30pm
St Edmundsbury Cathedral
Dvorak: "New World" Symphony
World première of 1,000th Anniversary commission:
Paul Carr: Into The Light
In association with Abbey1000
with
The English Arts Chorale
Eye Bach Choir
James Gilchrist, tenor
Suffolk Philharmonic Orchestra
Leslie Olive, conductor
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DATE
Because of the continuing Covid19 situation, the date of this concert is now under review. Please revisit this page for periodic updates.
This update dated 11 Jan 2021
Next update due 21 Jan 2021
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The Isle of Ely Festival
Ely Cathedral
Saturday 26th June 2021 7.30pm
Mendelssohn
Overture: "The Hebrides"
Violin Concerto
Symphony No.4, "Italian"
Thomas Gould, violin
Thomas Gould, violin
Suffolk Philharmonic Orchestra
Leslie Olive, conductor
DATE
Because of the continuing Covid19 situation, the date of this concert is now under review. Please revisit this page for periodic updates.
This update dated 11 Jan 2021
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Catching up with Beethoven
The Apex, Bury St Edmunds
Saturday 9th October 2021 7.30pm
Worldwide, many celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the birth of Beethoven have been delayed by Covid19. Here, with two of his most popular works, is the SPO's tribute concert.
Beethoven
Piano Concerto No.5 "The Emperor"
Symphony No.7
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Suffolk Philharmonic's Family Concert
Ipswich Corn Exchange
Sunday 7th November 2021 4.00pm
A full programme of popular classics including
Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf
