Category Archives: News

Christmas Spectacular at Towers Theatre

Posted on December 23, 2015 by rogerpinnock

This was the second time I’ve been to the early evening pre-Christmas event featuring the Hythe Salvation Army band and choir and the relatively small Ashford Sinfonia orchestra. The evening was ably hosted by Richard Carroll, the Army’s bandmaster and … Continue reading →

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Thank you St Francis Church and Fr Anthony

Posted on December 18, 2015 by rogerpinnock

The musicians of Ashford Sinfonia would like to thank Father Anthony and the Church of St. Francis for providing us with a home, when we so precipitously lost ours last year. It really was heaven sent, and very kind. Thank … Continue reading →

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A new home

Posted on December 18, 2015 by rogerpinnock

We have now finalised agreement to move our Monday evening meetings, and possibly our concerts, to the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Church Road, Willesborough. The team there were very welcoming, and the church has undergone extensive refurbishment during … Continue reading →

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New Term

Posted on December 9, 2015 by rogerpinnock

After the Christmas and New Year break we will be meeting again on Monday January 11th 2016 at 7.30p.m. This will be at St Francis Church Cryol Road, Ashford unless any changes are arranged in the meantime. Have a good … Continue reading →

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Maestro’s musings on our July concert

Posted on July 27, 2015 by rogerpinnock

This post comes to you from a sunbed by a pool on the Greek island of Crete. Having had a little too much sun the last couple of days I am staying in the shade today which allows me a … Continue reading →

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A Novel Recommendation

Posted on July 26, 2015 by rogerpinnock

David Worsley recently asked me if I’d read An Equal Music by Vikram Seth. David had been listening to our string quartet practising before a rehearsal and it reminded him of it. Well, the answer was that yes, I had … Continue reading →

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Folkestone Symphony Orchestra

Posted on June 16, 2015 by rogerpinnock

Judy Cohen, one of our violists has moved on to Folkestone Symphony  Orchestra, but still maintains contact. Here is a poster she sent for their next concert:

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Chilingirian String Quartet Coaching

Posted on May 27, 2015 by rogerpinnock

We have received the following comment from our blog: I am writing on behalf of the Chilingirian String Quartet to let you know about the Summer Course for Amateur string quartets, ensembles and inviduals which runs from 19-25th July. The … Continue reading →

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An interesting visit

Posted on May 11, 2015 by rogerpinnock

For reasons too complicated to tell here, I recently had need of a new 3rd string for my cello. (Note the avoidance of the alternative name, for those of a more irreverent turn of mind!) Googling for local suppliers brought … Continue reading →

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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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