The Phil’s concert on Saturday 12 November 2011 began with a performance of Sibelius’ Valse Triste, played in acknowledgement of the death in July of Mary Rafferty, leader of the orchestra from 1988 to 2009. The choice of music was made in conjunction with Mary’s husband, Ken. Along with the ..read more
Huddersfield Daily Examiner, Monday 14 November 2011
Review by William Marshall of
Concert in Huddersfield Town Hall on Saturday 12 November 2011
Extravagant folk music-infected compositions by Khachaturian and Borodin began and ended this concert and between them was the Brahms Violin Concerto in D major.
So this was not a concert that could easily ..read more
Huddersfield Examiner – 2 May 2011
Review by William Marshall
Having been confirmed as its new principal conductor, Nicholas Smith presided over one of the Huddersfield Philharmonic’s most assured, mature performances for a long time.
It was a demanding programme, but there was always plenty of power in reserve. Towards the close of ..read more
Our thanks to players Bob (Principal Horn) and Julie (trumpet) Shaw for providing this insight into the musicians aboard the Titanic, including bandleader Wallace Hartley, former playng member of the Huddersfield Philharmonic. It is an interesting coincidence that the centenary of the voyage of the Titanic occurs in the same year ..read more
Huddersfield Philharmonic Orchestra are delighted to have been invited to be the resident orchestra for a new venture, Huddersfield Youth Opera, whose opening concert “excerpts from the world’s favourite operas” will be on Saturday 25th September 2010, 7.30pm at the Lawrence Batley Theatre. We are particularly happy that our leader, Mary Barber, ..read more
Due to an unexpected problem, you may not have received a reply to enquiries about the orchestra during the last 2 to 3 weeks. This problem has now been rectified. We apologise for this and would request that, if you have not already done so, you re-send the enquiry. This will ..read more
Season brochure 10 11 final
You can use this brochure to find details of the concerts and see how you can purchase tickets. If you wish, you can print out the brochure, complete the booking form and send it to the ticket and subscription secretary along with your cheque, rather than wait ..read more
This preview featured in Huddersfield Examiner on Friday 14 May 2010.
Nine cellists will line-up to play a concert in Outlane tomorrow (May 15), four months after the original event was called off because of snow.
Bad weather forced the cancellation of the original concert planned for early January. Now the musicians ..read more
Hello, Many thanks for expressing an interest in playing with the Huddersfield Philharmonic Orchestra. We’re always pleased to hear from prospective new playing members.
The Society is a Registered Charity and consists of the orchestra itself, its patrons, subscribers & sponsors and an executive committee appointed at the Annual General Meeting (usually ..read more
Come and hear the cello section of the orchestra in concert at Outlane Methodist Church. No advance tickets.
Saturday 15 May 2010 at 7.30 pm
Featuring soprano Charmaine Beaumont
Bachianas Brasileiras numbers 1 and 5 by Heitor Villa-Lobos, plus other music for multiple and solo cellos.
There will be a retiring collection, refreshments to ..read more