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Folkestone Symphony Orchestra's Spring Concert on March 7th 2026 opened with the first performance of Overture: Tyrolean Pictures by Michael Lewis. The orchestra coped expertly with the variety of three beat phrases. Particularly impressive were the horns as they took on the role of Alpine horns. Here was a piece that managed to evoke a 21st century sound from traditional music. (David Pestell)
The choice of Schumann Cello Concerto was perfect for this programme. Thanks to the authoritative leading of Floriane Peycelon, the balance between soloist and orchestra was never compromised. Playing without music, soloist, Lydia Shelley gave an engrossing performance, her impressive technique melded organically to the emotional range of this piece. (David Pestell)
Completing the evening of powerful music was Tchaikovsky's 6th Symphony, a piece known for being a major challenge even for professional orchestras. Thankfully, in Rupert Bond this orchestra has a conductor hugely capable of inspiring the tenderness and contrasts required. Folkestone really does have an orchestra equal to the professionals. The enthusiastic applause was a fitting tribute to a musical director and orchestra which gives such pleasure to its players and supporters. (David Pestell)
Please see "Forthcoming Concerts" for a list of our planned concerts for the remainder of the 2025-26 Season and also what is scheduled for the 2026-27 Season.
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Parking for Holy Trinity Church Concerts We continue to have our arrangement with the local Town Council whereby they will keep the Leas Cliff Hall (LCH) Car Park (entrance in Sandgate Road) open for us until 11pm on the evening of our concerts. The post code for SatNav is CT20 2BY. Standard parking charges apply at all times. Please note, however, that their payment system has changed back to the old method of using the payment machine(s) when you arrive – not when you leave! So don’t get caught out. This then avoids queues when everyone tends to leave at the same time, especially when there’s a show on in the LCH (although it appears not on this occasion). It’s only a 7 minute walk from there to the Church. Please note that residential road parking restrictions apply in the vicinity of Holy Trinity Church, so please take note of the signage to make sure you don't get caught out. |
Summer Concert - Saturday, 13th June 2026 at 7.30pm, Holy Trinity Church, Folkestone   FOLKESTONE SYMPHONY’s next concert on Saturday 13th June, will feature the return of the popular pianist Amit Yahav, who will be performing Beethoven’s wonderful Emperor Concerto. The programme will commence with Mendelssohn’s ‘Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage’ Overture and conclude with Vaughan Williams’ Symphony No.5. We gratefully acknowledge the support received from the Vaughan Williams Foundation which has enabled us to perform this marvellous work of his on this occasion. Please click here to buy your tickets. |
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Listen to the Recording of the First Performance of Quercus The first performance of Quercus took place at our Christmas Concert on Saturday, 13th December 2025. Quercus was composed by our conductor, Rupert Bond and was narrated by our President, Jan Leeming who is a retired TV Presenter. Audio file
Copyright, 2025 Rupert Bond
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Calling French Horn and Trombone Players We are looking for and would welcome any prospective new brass players but we need French Horn and Trombone players in particular. If you are interested in joining us please write in to office@folkestonesymphony.org with details of your playing experience. Rehearsals take place on Monday evenings from 7.30 - 9.30 pm. |
Repertoire RepertoireThe footer of each page contains our current Repertoire. You can view and download a PDF copy by clicking on it below. Document
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