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Sunday 14 September 2008  3:00 The Artrix Theatre, Bromsgrove

Edward Elgar
The Midland Sinfonia perform in Concert
'If music be...'         

   Wagner Siegfried Idyll
   Mozart Symphony No.40 in g minor
   Delius Irmelin Prelude (arr. Threlfall)
   Elgar Salut d' Amour
   Bridge Two English Folksongs

Richard Laing, conductor
This afternoon's concert is dedicated to works by great English and German composers. After the interval we perform one of Mozart's best-known and best-loved symphonies.

Saturday 6 December 2008  7:30 St. Laurence Church, Alvechurch

Frank Bridge
The Midland Sinfonia perform in Concert
'Candlelight Concert'         

   Copland Appalachian Spring
   Britten Soirées Musicales
   Grieg Lyric Pieces
   Ibert Divertissement
   Tchaikovsky Music from The Nutcracker (replaces piece by Bridge)

Richard Laing, conductor
This candlelight concert heralds a welcome return to the beautiful St. Laurence Church, our home base since 1995. A lyrical programme of works and a nod to the coming festivities.

Sunday 15 February 2009  3.00 The Artrix Theatre, Bromsgrove

 


Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
The Midland Sinfonia in Concert
'The Romance of Music'        

   Mozart Overture: La Finta Giardiniera
   Beethoven Romance for Violin and Orchestra
   Bach Concerto for Two Violins
   Haydn Overture: Armida
   Schubert Symphony No.5

Richard Laing, conductor and guest Simon Chalk, violin
On Valentines Day weekend we offer our own brand of romance. Richard and guest violinist Simon will be playing Bach's Concerto for two Violins. The entire second half is given over to the wonderful Symphony No.5.
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Saturday 16 May 2009  7:30 St. Laurence Church, Alvechurch

Antonín Dvorák
The Midland Sinfonia in Concert with guest Karen Wise, mezzo-soprano
'Chamber & Song'

   Barber Dover Beach
   Borodin Notturno from Quartet No.2
   Hindesmith Mélancolie opus13
   Chausson Chanson Perpétuell opus.37
   Dvorák Piano Quintet opus 81
Richard Laing, conductor
An evening of music and voice when Richard is accompanied by wife, Karen. The Borodin piece may be familiar from the movie, Kismet, whilst Dvorák's melody and exciting rhythm will evoke 19th-century Bohemian folk song & dance.

Thursday 18 June 2009  7:30 Ark, St. Laurence Church, Alvechurch

The Midland Sinfonia present
A General Knowledge Quiz & Supper Evening NEW DATE

 Our annual fundraiser event - please ensure you book early, as these
 have proved very popular. £7.50 per person, with teams of four to six, to
 include light supper. And prizes you just wouldn't believe!
 There will be a bar available - wine, beer and soft drinks.
 Can't find a whole team? Then let us help! PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE

Tickets from Marian Barwell 0121 447 7040

Sunday 28 June 2009  2:30 The Bandstand, Sanders Park, Bromsgrove

The Midland Sinfonia in Concert
'Veteran's Celebration'

 As part of the 'Music from the Bandstand', we will be giving a free
 concert and playing works for a Wind Ensemble. The full programme
 will be announced nearer the date.

supported by Bromsgrove District Council
 
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