Trowbridge Symphony Orchestra

This concert is dominated by Copland’s majestic Symphony Number 3 which features his Fanfare for the Common Man which appears and reappears in various forms throughout the symphony. It makes great demands on an expanded TSO brass section in particular. The concert begins with a virtuosic arrangement for orchestral brass of William Byrd’s Earl of Oxford’s March. The is followed by Bartok’s colourful Dances for Orchestra, featuring five dances drawn from  Arabic, Wallachian and Hungarian melodies.

The concert ends with Copland’s majestic Third Symphony. The brass section are again to the fore in the Fanfare for the Common Man which appears and reappears in various forms throughout the symphony. Composed in 1942 it was inspired by a speech made by US Vice President Harney Wallace who championed the Common Man at the height of the Second World War.

Pre-concert Grazing Boards available before this event.

Why not enjoy a light bite in the foyer before the concert from 4pm;

Choose from:

Mediterannean grazing board (V): Hummus, basil pesto, olives, mozzarella, sundried tomatoes, stuffed peppers

Charcuterie & Cheese grazing board: Serrano ham, chorizo, salami, vintage cheddar, tomato chutney, grapes

Fish grazing board: Smoked salmon, smoked salmon mousse, garlic and chilli prawns, smoked mackerel

Middle Eastern Chicken grazing board: Grilled chicken shawarma, smoked tomato hummus, tzatziki, stuffed peppers, rice & mint stuffed vine leaves, flatbreads

Middle Eastern grazing board (V): Dressed herb and apricot couscous, smoked tomato hummus, stuffed peppers, rice & mint stuffed vine leaves, whipped feta, flatbreads

All platters are served with bread. (V) = Vegetarian.

Available to book up to 3pm on Wed 19 November.

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