Article by Huddersfield Examiner: Never mind selection box, this was a Christmas cracker of a concert. The first half, comprising well-chosen movements from four classical symphonies by Mozart, Beethoven, Berlioz and Tchaikovsky, had audience members riveted to their pews; while the second half was all about relaxing into the seasonal theme, with carols and old […]
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Article by Huddersfield Examiner: Sow in June, will flower in November! Well, this concert, ‘Home Grown in Huddersfield’, saw the orchestra in full bloom, writes Suzanne Smelt. Indeed a large orchestra is needed to meet the demands of the Romantic works on offer this evening. We held a respectful silence to mark the tragedy in […]
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Artist: Huddersfield Philharmonic Orchestra and Huddersfield Choral Society Venue: Huddersfield Town Hall Review: By William Marshall for the Huddersfield Examiner Photography by: Mustard Seed Media Ltd The combination of the Huddersfield Phil and Huddersfield Choral Society resulted in a powerful, at times rafter-raising performance of the concert suite from George Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess. […]
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In a concert season entitled ‘Music, love and life’ it was fitting to hear Elgar’s Nimrod Variation played in memory of past conductor Sir Arthur Butterworth and to whom this concert was dedicated, writes Suzanne Smelt. There followed a refined performance of Sibelius’ Finlandia (1899) which was anchored by a full-bodied string sound. (Pleasing to […]
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Huddersfield Philharmonic Orchestra was saddened to learn of the death of Arthur Butterworth on Thursday 20 November. Arthur was first associated with the orchestra as its Assistant Conductor and succeeded William Rees as Principal Conductor in 1964. His links to the Phil continued long after his 30 years on the rostrum ended, his last concert […]
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As well as playing with the Phil, a number of our string players are part of a string ensemble in Barnsley, called the Gerrard Sinfonia. They meet about once a month, on a Saturday morning for sociable and musical purposes, and the group provides an opportunity for some more mature learners to experience playing as […]
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What an amazing day today in Holmfirth at #letourdephil with our orchestra, entertaining the awaiting crowds and then seeing the cyclists go past. It started very early with the Organisers – Ruth, Fionnuala, Steph and Graham getting to the Firestation at 6am. A coach of musicians appeared at 7am before the roads closed at 7:30 and the […]
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We are pleased to announce the release of the new 2014-2015 Concert Season, entitled “Music, Love & Life”. Highlights include Mahler 5 in November, The Polar Express in December and a Gershwin Sandwich in April! Click to download your copy which includes instructions as to how you can get your hands of season tickets by […]
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The Huddersfield Philharmonic Orchestra are putting on a unique, special performance from within the Fire Station in Holmfirth Town. They will be playing popular classics to the crowds awaiting the cyclists from the Tour de France. The concert is free of charge to anyone that wants to come along, listen to some classical music and […]
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Hipperholme Grammar School shines at Huddersfield Town Hall Gustav Holst’s Planets Suite is best known for its big tune in the Jupiter movement and the aggressive rhythms and menace of the opening ‘Mars, The Bringer Of War’. But the work overall is an extraordinary exploration of orchestral timbres and moods and it was well served […]
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