Aldworth Philharmonic Orchestra explores myths and legends

Summarised from Reading Chronicle's report · Updated 10 Oct, 18:36 · Archive

Aldworth Philharmonic Orchestra will perform a concert exploring mythology and classical drama at the University of Reading.

Aldworth Philharmonic Orchestra will perform at The Great Hall on the University of Reading's London Road campus on Saturday, October 24, starting at 7.30pm. The concert, titled Myths & Legends, will explore mythology, storytelling and orchestral drama through works by Wagner, Tchaikovsky, Hans Zimmer and Sibelius.

Music director Andrew Taylor said: 'I love discovering how pieces that seem unrelated can illuminate each other when they're heard in sequence.' He noted that the music of Wagner and Tchaikovsky has a cinematic intensity that reveals how their sound world influences modern film music. The first half will feature darker, more intense works, giving way to the brightness of Sibelius's Second Symphony after the interval.

Aldworth Philharmonic Orchestra is a high-standard, non-professional ensemble run entirely by volunteers in Berkshire. The orchestra will again offer free tickets through its Concert Virgin scheme for anyone who has never attended a live orchestral performance. Standard tickets are priced at £15 for adults, £10 for under-18s, and £7 for APO Young members.

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