Open to all, the NSO summer ‘friends’ concert is a light-hearted affair that gives the audience the opportunity to meet the players and Musical Director. Music Centre members will enjoy this afternoon concert on Sunday, with free tickets available for under-18s. 3.30pm at St Nicholas’ Chapel, King’s Lynn. Why not support our wind band at the bandstand in the Walks for a while first, and enjoy a whole afternoon of music in the town?
Enjoy music by Schubert and Strauss on Saturday 19 May, 7.30pm at St Nicholas Chapel, King’s Lynn, played by Norfolk Symphony Orchestra.
“As a man and as a musician, Schubert personifies many of the main characteristics of 19th Century Romanticism. The world is a bad place and getting worse, nothing can be done – we must all just sit together and wait for the end. Art, therefore, is an escape from this awfulness. His Fifth Symphony, is, perhaps his lightest and most charmingly cheerful work, he expresses his love for Mozart and yearns for what he sees as the “brighter, better life” when he was still alive.
“The massive and monumental work Ein Heldenleben, (A Hero’s Life), is clearly based on the life of Richard Strauss himself, although he was slow to admit this. The orchestra is vast. The Hero, played by eight horns, faces his enemies, the critics who he felt were unfair in his early career. His beloved wife, the singer Pauline de Ahna, takes centre stage, represented by beautiful and extremely virtuosic violin solos. With her by his side he faces his foes and, after a great battle, vanquishes them, retiring afterwards into tranquillity and fulfilment.”
Free tickets for under-18s accompanied by a paying adult.
On 3 May, Joo Yeun Sir (violin) and Irina Andrievsky (piano) will be playing at St Mary’s Church, Snettisham at 7.30pm. Music includes Vaughan Williams’ ‘Lark Ascending’ and a new work to celebrate love letters written in World War II. Free entry for students under 21.
We will be back again on 19 May with another concert for soloists. If you would like to play and sing at the concert, contact us and we’ll add you to the programme!
Open to amateur players and singers at all levels, why not come and share 5 minutes of your favourite music with a friendly audience?
If you play recorder — whether just a little or as a more advanced player — come along to our recorder workshop on 12 May! Open to all, both Music Centre members and non-members, and to players of all ages, the workshop will provide opportunities to play together and to put on a short performance at the end.
Just £10 for the afternoon (under-18s half price at £5; over-60s £8)
Well done to all who took part in our concert on Saturday! Enjoy your holidays, and we’ll see you back at Music Centre on 21 April.
This Sunday, 25 March 2018, Norfolk Symphony Orchestra will be playing a programme of French music at St Nicholas Chapel, King’s Lynn. The concert starts at 3.30pm, and tickets for young concert-goers (under 18) are free — up to 3 per adult ticket, so this an ideal way to spend the afternoon with the family.
Read more about the concert and about the music in the flyer, or at the Norfolk Symphony Orchestra website.
Music Centre members can enjoy a recital by Molly Parsons-Gurr (cello) and Jennifer Carter (piano) this Wednesday evening at 7.30pm at King’s Lynn Town Hall. Refreshments available from 7pm.
The event is part of the King’s Lynn Music Society 2018 season. Visitors can attend and are invited to make a donation (£10 suggested); under-18s can attend without charge.
Join us this Saturday afternoon, 3 February, for our open Soloists’ Concert. Listen to members and non-members, and maybe one or two of our teachers, share some of their favourite music with you. From beginners to intermediate and more advanced players, there will be something for everyone.
The concert is at St John’s Church in the Walks, King’s Lynn at 3.30pm, and refreshments will be served from 3.15pm. One lucky winner will also go home with half the proceeds of our raffle!
For more information about this and future events, including how to take part, contact us.
Come and play and sing in our Soloists’ Concert on Saturday 3 February.
Open to all young musicians, adult learners and exam candidates, we are providing this opportunity for amateur players and singers to perform for a small, friendly audience. Ideal if you are preparing for an Associated Board exam, as our concert venue is also an exam centre for a lot of local students; you can try out the piano and get used to the acoustics of the church before your exam date.
We just ask each player or singer to prepare up to 5 minutes of music to play for others, and to be supportive of everyone else (many of whom may be performing for the first time). Beginners and experienced players, any grade level or none, and non-members as well as members of West Norfolk Music Centre all welcome.
There are still a few slots available, so contact us now if you’re interested in taking part and we’ll provide all the information you need. Email info@wnmc.org.uk.
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