Erato Orchestra Concert – May 2026
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St. Mark's Church, Woodcote, Church Road, Purley,
CR8 3QQ
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Saturday 23rd May 7:30pm until 9:15pm
Erato’s May concert sets the scene with the vibrant opening of Thomas Arne’s 2nd Symphony. Followed by Haydn’s famous ‘Farewell’ Symphony No.45 providing an element of drama in which the string players leaving early was a pointed hint to his employer.
After the interval strings are again centre stage with the serene, noble writing of Sibelius’ Andante Festivo for Strings. The lively finale of Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante for violin and viola is a joyous way to round the off evening. It is a masterpiece of musical dialogue in which the two soloists converse with each other and the orchestra in one of the composer’s most richly expressive works.
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Saturday 23rd May 2026 7.30pm
St. Mark's Church, Church Road, Woodcote, Purley, CR8 3QQ
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Symphony No.2 in F - ARNE
Symphony No.45 in F# minor ‘Farewell’ - HAYDN
Andante Festivo for strings - SIBELIUS
Sinfonia Concertante in E flat for violin and viola, K. 364 - MOZART
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ELLIE PARRY – violin
JOHN DICKINSON - viola
RUSSELL KEABLE - conductor
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Prices: On the door - £14 (Seniors £12; Students £9; Members £8-£10; Student Members and Children free)
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A South London concert close to Croydon, Sutton, Carshalton, Coulsdon and Redhill.
Easy parking
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