St James Orchestra
For over 40 years in Paisley, St James Orchestra has been at the centre of musical activity. Rehearsing and performing in the superb setting of St James Church, the Orchestra gives at least two concerts each year. Repertoire includes both traditional works from the concert platform and newer or more unusual works, including many premières. The ethos is 'music making for fun' and the atmosphere friendly and welcoming. If you play an orchestral instrument, or even if you just like orchestral music, read on!
History
St James Orchestra was formed in 1964 to accompany a performance by the church choir. The orchestra thereafter developed an identity of its own, though links with the church have been maintained and the facilities of the church are used for both weekly rehearsals and two concerts each year.
In 40 years, the orchestra has performed over 150 different works by more than 70 composers and regularly breaks new ground in terms of works and musical styles. The repertoire of the orchestra extends from the Baroque through most of the major Classical and Romantic composers to works of this century. In addition to the standard concert repertoire, the orchestra has a commitment to the work of living composers and has regularly premiered, and occasionally commissioned, new music.
In 2000, St James Orchestra received a grant from the National Lottery Awards for All scheme and commissioned Martin Dalby to compose three short movements based on the music of the Scottish fiddle composer James Scott Skinner. The resulting suite, A Wheen in Doric, received its first performance at our November 2000 concert.
As well as established professional musicians, soloists have included young musicians at the start of their career, for whom performing with an amateur orchestra can provide valuable experience. |
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ELGAR CELLO CONCERTO
St James Orchestra, with Philip Higham (cello)
Sunday 29th April 2012
at 7.30 pm
St James Church, Underwood Road, Paisley, PA3 1TL
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Philip Higham, a Philip & Dorothy Green Young Concert Artist, joins St James Orchestra in Elgar's Cello Concerto. This young cellist has won several international prizes, and St James Orchestra is delighted that he is coming to Paisley.
The programme also includes Egmont Overture by Beethoven, Theme from Chariots of Fire by Vangelis (arr. Pasatieri) in celebration of the London Olympics, and Borodin's 2nd Symphony.
Tickets £8 (Under 26 £2)Tickets can be purchased at:
Paisley Arts Centre Box Office
New Street
Paisley
PA1 1EZ
Telephone 0141 887 1010
or from www.wegottickets.com
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| Photograph courtesy of Susie Ahlburg |
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