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Chairman of Ashford Sinfonia

Concert Review

Posted on March 30, 2015 by rogerpinnock

It is a particularly British trait to downplay our achievements and to minimise our expectations of ourselves, and with such statements repeated to me (more than once!) in relation to Ashford Sinfonia, so I came to the concert on Sunday. … Continue reading →

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Administration

Posted on March 10, 2015 by rogerpinnock

At last evening’s rehearsal we had a short discussion about our plans for the near future. We have three possible venues for rehearsal – two are quite expensive options and the third has difficulty with access, in that instruments would have … Continue reading →

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Bum Notes from the Brass

Posted on March 5, 2015 by rogerpinnock

When are passages difficult? We began the rehearsal with the 1st movement of Mendlesohn’s #3. We got as far as the 8th bar and started again, and again, and yet again. Why? Because Wes thought that we were not good … Continue reading →

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Our Greek Family Odyssey

Posted on March 1, 2015 by rogerpinnock

My sister Susan Elkin and I have mentioned before that at the heart of our musical background was our folk-fiddling father. In August 1966 he was invited to lead the band for a dance group to an international 10 day … Continue reading →

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Excellent concerts right on our doorstep

Posted on February 28, 2015 by rogerpinnock

Do try and get to some of Maidstone Symphony Orchestra’s fine concerts http://www.mso.org.uk if you’re not yet familiar with them. Conducted by Brian Wright for many years, the orchestra is over 100 years old. We’ve been subscription ticket holders for … Continue reading →

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Four go playing …

Posted on February 28, 2015 by rogerpinnock

  Four members of Ashford Sinfonia met today to try out some Mozart and Haydn quartets. We were grateful to be able to meet at Susan Elkin’s home, and enjoyed a light lunch in the midst of heavy (musical) work. … Continue reading →

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Folkestone Symphony Poster

Posted on February 24, 2015 by rogerpinnock
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Stories from the Orchestra Pit

Posted on February 24, 2015 by rogerpinnock

Prince Igor – act 1: a vehicle for an amazing début. I was playing in the Birmingham Philharmonic – then and now one of the country’s leading amateur orchestras. Just up the road was the Midland Music Makers – also … Continue reading →

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Rehearsal venue

Posted on February 19, 2015 by rogerpinnock

Annette and I visited St Francis Church this morning and met Fr Anthony. The church is delightful inside, has plenty of parking and also on street parking if needed. There are toilets and heating, and he will let Annette have … Continue reading →

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Sacconi Festival Flyer

Posted on February 16, 2015 by rogerpinnock

SACCONI CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL – INTIMATE VOICES  – 15TH – 17TH MAY 2015 – FOLKESTONE Box Office Now Open!:  01303 760750 / www.quarterhouse.co.uk Sacconi_Festival_Flyer_2015

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