Solihull Symphony Orchestra

Solihull Symphony Orchestra is a lively and enthusiastic group of non-professional musicians who enjoy taking on the challenge of a diverse and varied repertoire. Our members span an age range from under 18 to over 80.

The orchestra began life as an evening class in Solihull, becoming Knowle Sinfonia in 1990 with the late Malcolm Peters as its conductor. In January 2005, the orchestra changed its name to the Solihull Symphony Orchestra, and since 2014 the Mayor of Solihull has been our Honorary Patron.

Martin Leigh became the orchestra’s first professional Music Director in 2001. Between 2013 and 2023 Jon Malaxetxebarria was Music Director and Principal Conductor.

St Philip’s Church, Manor Rd, Dorridge B93 8DX

Opera Gala

Saturday 1 February 2025, 15:30 

Verdi – La forza del destino:  Overture
Puccini – Gianna Schicchi: O mio babbino caro
Tchaikovsky – Eugene Onegin: Lensky’s Aria
Puccini – Manon Lescaut: Act III Intermezzo
Mozart – La nozze di figaro: Se vuol ballare and Trio: Cosa sento!
Verdi – Aida: Triumphal March
Wagner – Die Meistersinger Overture
Puccini – Turandot: Nessun Dorma
Bizet – Carmen Medley
Verdi – La Traviata: Brindisi
Strauss, J II – Die Fledermaus: Champagne Chorus

Guest Conductor – Jack Lovell-Huckle

Jane Burnell (soprano)
Jay Broadhurst (tenor)
David Bicarregui (baritone)

Tickets will be available online in the New Year, from orchestra members, or on the door on the day of the concert, subject to availability. Please aim to arrive early to get good seats! Contactless card payments are welcome.

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Programmes for most of our recent concerts are now on the Archives page