Bromley Symphony Orchestra is a large, friendly, successful amateur orchestra based in south London with a reputation for interesting concerts of almost professional standard. We welcome applications from new members, patrons and helpers.
Saturday 12th November 2022
Book nowElgar Cello Concerto
Soloist Alice McVeigh
Conductor Simon McVeigh
Vaughan Williams Sinfonia Antartica
Celebrating 150th anniversary of the composer’s birth
In honour of Vaughan Williams’ 150th anniversary, his atmospheric and monumental Sinfonia Antartica features for November. Elgar’s immortal cello concerto will be performed by Alice McVeigh, herself celebrating 40 years leading our cello section. Smyth’s dramatic overture opens this intensely English concert.
Supported by the Vaughan Williams Charitable Trust
Saturday 21st January 2023
Book nowReinecke Flute Concerto
Soloist Amy Yule
Mahler’s awe-inspiring Sixth – of which Berg wrote, ‘There is only one Sixth, Beethoven’s notwithstanding’ – forms the backbone of our second concert. The brilliant Amy Yule, principal flute in the Hallé, is showcased in the Brahmsian Reinecke flute concerto.
Saturday 11th March 2023
Book nowTchaikovsky Francesca da Rimini
In our third concert, Beethoven’s beloved Sixth (‘Pastorale’) Symphony is preceded by the final work from our composition competition, and by Tchaikovsky’s lusciously romantic symphonic fantasy – Francesca da Rimini.
Saturday 13th May 2023
Book nowDvořák’s Scherzo Capriccioso, Delius’ sunny violin concerto, and Sibelius’ masterful Sixth form our season finale – with ‘Last Night of the Proms’ favourite Karelia Suite as encore.