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Contact:

 
Dr David Russell Hulme, MA Director of Music

Ms Melanie Evans, BA

Music Assistant
Music Centre
10, Laura Place,
ABERYSTWYTH,
Ceredigion,
SY23 2AU
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday 10am-1pm
Tel: (01970) 622685
Fax: (01970) 621574
E-mail: music@aber.ac.uk

PHILOMUSICA

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

 

Philomusica is Aberystwyth's symphony orchestra. Operated as a registered charity independent of the University it is nevertheless closely linked with UWA and is conducted by the Director of Music, Dr David Russell Hulme. Nearly 100 strong, most of its players are students who work alongside local amateur and professional musicians - some of whom travel considerable distances to play in one of the largest and most successful groups of its kind in Wales. Two concerts are presented each year in the Great Hall of Aberystwyth Arts Centre. As you might expect, the repertoire is largely Romantic and twentieth century; but as well as performing mainstream works the orchestra also explores lesser-known music, especially by British composers.

Recently Philomusica celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversary with a performance of Holst's The Planets. Some of the world's finest soloists have appeared with the orchestra - including its patron, John Lill. Last year the works performed included Gershwin's An American in Paris, Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet and the Cello Concerto by Dvorak and Ravel's G Major Piano Concerto. Take a look at the poster gallery for more programme information.

Prospective new players are generally given a trial and a permanent place is offered subject to a suitable vacancy being available. Anyone interested in joining should contact the Director of Music or come to the first rehearsal.

Conductor: Dr David Russell Hulme
Leader: Philip Mortlock

Rehearsals take place on Wednesday evenings from 7.30 to 10.00pm at the Great Hall, Aberystwyth Arts Centre (or in the Old Drill Hall - check with the Music Centre in advance). New members are always welcome.

Philomusica poster - Suite from on the Waterfront

Philomusica Poster - Roman Carnival


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Saturday
4th December 2010
8.00pm
Aberystwyth Arts Centre
Box Office: 01970 623232
 
 
Programme to include:
TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No.6 (Pathetique)
GRACE WILLIAMS: Trumpet Concerto
soloist: Paul Archibald
ELGAR: Cockaigne
PUCCINI: Intermezzo from Manon Lescaut
Conductor: David Russell Hulme
£9.50 (£8.50), £7.50 (£6.50), £3.50
Accompanied child: £2.00

 

 

Philomusica Rehearsal Schedule:

to be confirmed

 

 

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