THE West Forest Sinfonia will present its first performance of the season.
The orchestra welcomes back principal conductor Philip Ellis and soprano Janice Watson.
Leader of the orchestra is Giles Wade.
The programme includes Rachmaninov’s Caprice Bohemien, Ravel’s Sheherazade, and Shostakovich’s Symphony number five.
Cathy Laney, from West Forest Sinfonia says:
“Janice, our soloist is a beautiful singer, and Philip is an inspirational conductor, so we are really delighted to have them both at this concert.
“It’s a programme of many moods, and with the fabulous acoustics of Reading University’s Great Hall, it will be a wonderful event.
“It’s a real mixture – the first half is a combination of Ravel’s joyous romp, which is very jolly and upbeat, and Rachmaninov’s more reflective piece with soprano, which is lighter, more relaxed and really beautiful.
“The second half will be loud, rousing and full of Russian emotion, with a rich orchestral sound and loud percussion and brass.
“It’s going to be huge and exciting.”
The performance will take place at the university’s Great Hall, 27 London Road, Reading RG1 5AG.
The event opens on Sunday, October 2 at 4.30pm.
Tickets cost £15 for adults, students and under 18s cost £5.
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