Cheltenham Philharmonic Orchestra
Cheltenham based amateur orchestra est. 1895
It is just over two weeks until our 2017 Winter Concert. The Phil are delighted to welcome back soprano Sue Black who will be singing the hauntingly beautiful Four Last Songs by Strauss. The programme also features Faure’s Pavane and the fantastically exciting
Thanks to everyone who played or came to watch the first concert of our 2016/2017 season. The orchestra was delighted to play to such a large and appreciative audience and it was wonderful to have been joined by Freya Ireland – who
We proud to present the first concert of the Phil’s 121st Season. A concert of American music featuring Gershwin, Bernstein and Marquez. We are delighted to welcome Freya Ireland who will join us to play the wonderful Marimba Concertino by Creston. Sunday
The Cheltenham Philharmonic Orchestra AGM will take place at 7.30pm on Wednesday 12th October 2016 at Highbury Congregational Church, Priory Walk, Cheltenham. All members are warmly invited to attend.
The Phil are proud to support the Cantilena Orchestra and Choir conducted by our conductor Stephen Belinfante. The Cantilena forms for a brief but brilliant month each year in aid of the British Heart Foundation and other charities. This years concert is
The rehearsal schedule for our first concert of the season is now available on the website. You will find it under the rehearsal tab – please keep an eye on it as there are likely to be some changes. Please let Jeff
Rehearsals for our first concert of the 2016/17 Season start on Wednesday 7th September at 7.30pm, Highbury Congregational Church. We will be preparing for our Americana concert on Sunday 20th November, 3pm, Pittville Pump Room. If you interested in joining the orchestra
The Phil are pleased to announce that Stephen Belinfante will conduct the 2016/17 Season. Stephen has been involved with the orchestra for over thirty years and we look forward to the energy and enthusiasm he will bring to his new role with
The Phil are delighted to announce our 2016/17 Season Sunday 20th November, 3pm : Americana Pittville Pump Room Marquez : Danzon No.2 Gershwin : American in Paris Creston : Marimba Concerto featuring Freya Ireland, Gloucestershire Young Musician of the Year Finalist 2016
Thanks to all our players and audience for a fantastic end to the season on Sunday. A wonderful performance of the Dvorak Cello Concerto by Rebecca McNaught. It was a pleasure for the orchestra to play with Rebecca. Sunday’s concert drew our