In due course we will find a way to honour Steve's huge contribution to the orchestra since 2001. Meanwhile we encourage donations to Cancer Research UK. https://t.co/mOKfFP870j
We have been devastated by the untimely death of our principal trumpet Steve Hicks. His glorious playing, enormous personality and total confidence inspired us all. We have not the words to describe our sense of loss, but all our love is with his wife Andrea and family.
Book now for our concert on 16 November!
In a ‘concerto for birds and orchestra’, Finnish composer Einojuhani Rautavaara blends birdsong recorded near the Arctic Circle with hauntingly beautiful orchestral music. This is followed by ...
a colourful and energetic tribute to her Czech heritage. The evening ends with Bohuslav Martinů's big-hearted Fourth Symphony, written in America in 1945, an optimistic work brimming with lyrical melodies.
thanks to all at @FulhamSO for their great work on Bartok's ferocious 2nd concerto tonight, especially the percussionists. So great to finally play this piece that I've loved since I was 12!
Taylor Swift is in town, but we have our own heroes to celebrate. If you don’t have tickets for Wembley on Saturday, come and see us at Smith Square Hall
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Tickets are back on sale and our concert venue has a new name: St John’s Smith Square is now Smith Square Hall. Book now for Saturday!
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On Sat 22 June renowned pianist @RolfHind performs Bartók’s virtuosic Piano Concerto No. 2 with us at @StJohnsSmithSq. Book now! https://t.co/yPsd4PbRB4
Tickets are now on sale for Sibelius, Bartók and El-Turk on 22 June at St John’s Smith Square, with soloist @RolfHind. Book now!
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Here are some pics from our unforgettable concert last Saturday at a sold-out @StJohnsSmithSq. Huge thanks to Madeleine Pickering for her masterful rendition of Elgar’s Violin Concerto.
Can’t wait for the next one on 22 June!
Photographer: @mdgascoigne
Local independent music venue @Bushhallmusic has launched a crowdfunding campaign, to keep their doors open and the music playing.
Big name acts that have graced the stage at Bush Hall include Amy Winehouse, Adele, The Killers, Nick Cave, Alicia Keys and Jessie Ware.
Thanks to @Londonist for recommending our concert on Saturday at @StJohnsSmithSq. A few tickets are still available but hurry - they’re selling fast! https://t.co/7D629hY75a
This week, musicians from @SouthbankSinf take lunch with Mozart, @FulhamSO perform Mussorgsky's timeless Pictures at an Exhibition, and St Pauls' Girls' School revisit their roots with an evening of Holst. Not to be missed!
Secure your seats: https://t.co/npxxLc5aUZ 🎟️
Next @fulhamso concert is a big one.
Fun fact: Pictures at an Exhibition only ends when my face turns the same colour as the poster
Sat 9th March @StJohnsSmithSq
Come see!
@PosterTom@ElenaUrioste@guardian Congrats on your new album. We’re also big fans of Mel Bonis, and are playing a piece by her on 9 March at @StJohnsSmithSq! https://t.co/7D629hY75a