The orchestra, Leader Sarah Noble, (left), has a clear identity as a chamber orchestra, with limited wind and brass forces. Although we are unlikely to tackle works such as Bruckner and Mahler symphonies, this does not restrict our repertoire solely to the classical and early romantic eras of Mozart, Haydn and their contemporaries. We have perfomed confidently Beethoven, Brahms, Schumann and Schubert symphonies in recent years; and we have also performed Pierne's harp concerto and 20th century works such as Malcolm Arnold's Trumpet concerto, Richard Strauss' No.1 horn concerto and Ravels "Tizgane".Gregg continued to develop the orchestra's skills with this type of steady innovation, and build a solid base of repertoire that can be recalled and repeated as occasion demands. After a renowned performance in January 2008 that included German's triumphant Welsh Rhapsody, and Brahms' 2nd Symphony, Gregg married the orchestra's Leader, Yvette Chalkley, announced his resignatation, and has carried her off back to his native Wales. A very happy end to his highly succesful three year appointment. He is succeeded by Craig Lawton.
Rev.Date: 10/04/08