About Magna Sinfonia
A new amateur orchestra for Dorset.
High-quality music making.
Run by musicians. For Musicians.
Magna Sinfonia Description
Our vision is for an orchestra for Dorset that is committed to music-making of the highest quality.
We exist primarily for the musician, devising programmes and rehearsal experiences that focus on the pleasure of playing orchestral music.
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A huge thank you to everyone who came along to Rodgers & Hammerstein on the Silver Screen last night- we loved playing to our LARGEST EVER audience!
We have been fortunate to work with a fantastic choir in Cantabile Choir, as well as the stunning Julian Smith and Emma Torrens as soloists. Thank you for sharing your talented voices with us and our audience.
This term we have greatly enjoyed working with conductor Pete Harrison. His charm, humour and musicality have created s...uch an enjoyable rehearsal atmosphere and really got the best out of the orchestra. Thank you Pete for all of your efforts!
Keep your eyes peeled for details of our 2019-20 season coming soon- it is looking exciting...
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It is concert day!
Looking forward to seeing everyone at 7pm...
Rodgers & Hammerstein on the Silver Screen
In 24 hours time we will be performing live at Parkstone Grammar School the hits of Rodgers and Hammerstein. Not too late to get your ticket!
We are delighted to introduce our female soloist for Rodgers & Hammerstein on the Silver Screen: Emma Torrens.
Emma recently graduated from The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland where she was fortunate enough to play roles such as; The Arbiter (Chess), Paulina (Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown) and the title role of Evita, as well as taking part in the original “Raintown” and “The Women of William” workshops.
In her final year, Emma was the recipient of the Ian Flemin...g Scholarship award and nominated for the SSSPOTY award. Since graduating, Emma has taken part in a workshop for Playwright’s Studio Scotland and toured Dorset with Arena theatre’s one-woman production of “Fleabag”.
Prior to training, Emma worked with several local companies in her home county of Dorset, and featured in many productions where she was able to excercise her skills before coming into full-time training. Perhaps her biggest achievement was playing ‘Christine’ in the UK’s first amateur production of ‘Phantom of the Opera’, whilst studying underneath Jon Andrew; internationally renowned tenor.
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We are delighted to introduce our male soloist for Rodgers & Hammerstein on the Silver Screen: Julian Smith.
Julian discovered Theatre at the age of 25 performing in straight plays and pantomimes until eventually discovered that singing was the thing, suddenly musical theatre became an all-consuming passion.
... Julian has enjoyed participating in all types of musical theatre from concerts, to musicals and opera. He currently performs as soloist with the Newgarth Light Orchestra. Operatic roles include Dancairo in Carmen, Figaro in The Barber of Seville, Guglielmo in Cosi Fan Tutti and Dr Maletesta in Don Pasquale.
In musicals Rico in Copacabana, John Utterson in Jekyll and Hyde, Emile De Beck in South Pacific, Pilate in Jesus Christ Superstar, Frankie in Forever Plaid, Kralahome in The King and I, Danilo in a The Merry Widow, Boone in Whistle Down the Wind, Sweeney Todd in Sweeny Todd the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, George in Aspects of Love, Peron in Evita, Defarge in A Tale of Two Cities.
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We are delighted to be holding our first ever raffle at Rodgers & Hammerstein on the Silver Screen with all proceeds supporting the orchestra! A massive thank you to the following companies who have donated prizes, as well as members who have also donated prizes. Lots to be won- £1 a strip.
A big thank you to Bournemouth Daily Echo for carrying our latest press release for Rodgers & Hammerstein on the Silver Screen.
https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/…/176 78147.rodgers-and-…/…
Tickets are now limited, book them here: https://www.magnasinfonia.org/book-ticket s
Who was Richard Rodgers?
From The Sound of Music to Oklahoma! to South Pacific, Richard Rodgers helped change the face of Broadway musicals, giving them stories and making them both memorable and "hum-able." Richard Rodgers was the most successful composer of popular music for the theater in the 20th century.
Rodgers's collaboration with Oscar Hammerstein II began in 1942 and would last until Hammerstein's death in 1960.
... Today, Richard Rodgers is credited with writing between 900 and 1,500 songs, an estimated 85 of which are considered standards. To date, 19 film versions of his musicals have been made. As one critic put it, "Probably not a day goes by without a show of his being performed somewhere in the world."
Book now to hear Magna Sinfonia perform music by Richard Rodgers on Saturday 8th June in Rodgers & Hammerstein on the Silver Screen: https://www.magnasinfonia.org/book-ticket s
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"June is bustin' out all over!"- check out our latest press release over on our website.
https://www.magnasinfonia.org/news
Music from the Rodgers and Hammerstein shows are a favourite for audiences of the John Wilson Orchestra at the BBC Proms.
Check out Prom 49 from 2010 for a flavour of how you could be spending your evening on Saturday 8th June. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaemq2Ck6 mI
... Tickets are going fast.
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‘Oh, what a beautiful mornin’!’ A busy day of rehearsing for our upcoming Rodgers and Hammerstein concert. Delighted today to be welcoming our soloists Emma Torrens and Julian Smith- they are sounding stunning!
Tickets are selling very quickly- book now to avoid disappointment.
A fantastic first rehearsal today for Rodgers & Hammerstein on the Silver Screen! We are delighted and honoured to be working with Pete Harrison for this concert.
Pete Harrison is a busy freelance conductor and presenter. He is a regular guest conductor with many orchestras including Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, London Concert Orchestra & Manchester Concert Orchestra (for Raymond Gubbay Ltd.) and the Russian State Symphony Orchestra (Novaya R...ossiya)
Pete studied at the Royal College of Music going on to follow a busy freelance playing career, including work in the West End where he first started conducting.
He has recently made his debut with the Ulster Orchestra and the Philharmonia as well as the Scottish Concert Orchestra (for Raymond Gubbay Ltd.)
Pete is the Musical Director for Inspiration Choir in Southampton partnered with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra who give 3 main concerts a year, all sung from memory.
Studio work includes sessions for film, television and library sessions including regular trips to Prague to work with the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra at Smecky Music Studios.
Education work includes the Orchestra and Wind Ensemble at Wells Cathedral School in Somerset, the National Youth Wind Orchestra of Wales and various guest sessions with schools and orchestras throughout the UK.
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Operation Rodgers & Hammerstein music sort under way! Who’s coming to watch? Already sold 100 tickets...
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There are over 3,000 participating big name retailers who will pay a small donation to charities every time you shop online with them. It’s a really simple way to raise a bit of extra money to support the orchestra through your everyday online shopping. All you have to do is start your shopping at the easyfundraising.org.uk site (mobile app also available). It’s completely free and it doesn’t cost you a penny more on your shopping bill.
For more info and to sign up, please go to: https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes /magnasinfonia/
We are delighted to announce our next concert - Rodgers & Hammerstein on the Silver Screen. Tickets are already available from our website and selling quickly.