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What happens on 17 March? That’s easy! It’s St Patrick’s day! The waters in the fountains in Trafalgar Square run green as the annual celebration of all things Irish gets into full swing. And a certain black liquid is sold in (literally) staggering quantities. But there’s no need to go into central London - you can celebrate locally. For the first time ever, Kingston Philharmonia will be giving a special St Patrick’s Day concert featuring works inspired by Ireland. It’s at St Andrew’s Church, Maple Road, Surbiton KT6 4AB on Saturday 17 March at 7.30pm. Read the full story here. Don't annoy a viola player!
You never know how your uppance may come!
Rehearsals for the March 2012 concert started on Friday 13th January
in Thames Ditton Church Hall. Programmes for the current year can now be downloaded from the concerts page. More will be added in due course.  
Clare Howick's latest two CDs, Cyril Scott: Sonatas 1-3 and British Women Composers have recently been released on the Naxos label. Clare's first CD, Cyril Scott: Sonata Lirica and Other Works was Editor's Choice in Gramophone.. See more on Clare's web site. It is available on Amazon - click here.
If you order it through this link, then both Clare and the Orchestra will benefit — Simply click on the Amazon link and type Clare Howick into the search bar. 
The Kingston Philharmonia was formed in 1973 by Walter Wurzburger, who had established himself in Kingston as a composer, player, conductor and teacher. He conducted the orchestra for the next twenty-one years. Nowadays, the orchestra is conducted by Levon Parikian and normally led by Clare Howick. Levon is a leading exponent of that very British tradition, a professional conductor of amateur orchestras. Clare is an established professional soloist and orchestral leader of high reputation, who has been associated with the Orchestra since its inception. We are now an established part of the musical landscape in Kingston-on-Thames, giving four concerts a year, mainly in Kingston Parish Church. We always welcome new players - especially violins, violas, double bass and brass. Please get in touch with us if you are interested. What’s New
We are now in training for our October 2011 concert, starting 9th September 2011
The rehearsal schedule, posters for download, and tips for generating publicity can all be found on the members' page. |
