A big, ambitious amateur orchestra in west London.
Hammersmith and Fulham
Joined November 2011
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We have been devastated by the untimely death of our principal trumpet Steve Hicks. His glorious playing, enormous personality and total confidence inspired us all. We have not the words to describe our sense of loss, but all our love is with his wife Andrea and family.
In due course we will find a way to honour Steve's huge contribution to the orchestra since 2001. Meanwhile we encourage donations to Cancer Research UK. donate.cancerresearchuk.org/…
Book now for our concert on 16 November!
In a ‘concerto for birds and orchestra’, Finnish composer Einojuhani Rautavaara blends birdsong recorded near the Arctic Circle with hauntingly beautiful orchestral music. This is followed by ...
We've just added a fresh set of concert photos to the gallery on our website.
Take a look here 👇
fso.org.uk/about/photos
Taylor Swift is in town, but we have our own heroes to celebrate. If you don’t have tickets for Wembley on Saturday, come and see us at Smith Square Hall
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ALT Swiftie friendship bracelet featuring the names El-Turk, Bartók and Sibelius
Tickets are back on sale and our concert venue has a new name: St John’s Smith Square is now Smith Square Hall. Book now for Saturday!
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On Sat 22 June renowned pianist @RolfHind performs Bartók’s virtuosic Piano Concerto No. 2 with us at @StJohnsSmithSq. Book now! fso.org.uk/summer-2024/
Tickets are now on sale for Sibelius, Bartók and El-Turk on 22 June at St John’s Smith Square, with soloist @RolfHind. Book now!
fso.org.uk/summer-2024/
Here are some pics from our unforgettable concert last Saturday at a sold-out @StJohnsSmithSq. Huge thanks to Madeleine Pickering for her masterful rendition of Elgar’s Violin Concerto.
Can’t wait for the next one on 22 June!
Photographer: @mdgascoigne
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Local independent music venue @Bushhallmusic has launched a crowdfunding campaign, to keep their doors open and the music playing.
Big name acts that have graced the stage at Bush Hall include Amy Winehouse, Adele, The Killers, Nick Cave, Alicia Keys and Jessie Ware.
Thanks to @Londonist for recommending our concert on Saturday at @StJohnsSmithSq. A few tickets are still available but hurry - they’re selling fast! fso.org.uk/spring-2024
The best events in London this weekend, including art fairs, music festivals, Oscars celebrations and a brand new brunch
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This week, musicians from @SouthbankSinf take lunch with Mozart, @FulhamSO perform Mussorgsky's timeless Pictures at an Exhibition, and St Pauls' Girls' School revisit their roots with an evening of Holst. Not to be missed!
Secure your seats: bit.ly/SJSS2024 🎟️
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Next @fulhamso concert is a big one.
Fun fact: Pictures at an Exhibition only ends when my face turns the same colour as the poster
Sat 9th March @StJohnsSmithSq
Come see!
A fascinating article on a remarkable composer. We’re performing her wonderful “Le Songe de Cléopâtre” on 9 March!
.@ElenaUrioste and I wrote an article for @guardian on the undersung Mel Bonis, whose magnificent violin sonata opens our new album, Le temps retrouvé. Read on to find out more about salons, sexism, and secret children!
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Can’t think of a better way to start the year than playing LOADS of music with friends new and old at our 10th (🎉) annual weekend away. Thank you to @CIMMoorHall for hosting us again.
