On and off !!
After a frustrating break due to the coronavirus restrictions we had been rehearsing weekly again since September but have now put things back on hold. Hopefully this will not be for long and we will be meeting again as before (more details below).
We are...
Finchley Symphony Orchestra – a successful and friendly amateur orchestra in north London, rehearsing weekly and (in normal times) giving five or six high standard concerts each year. We are constantly looking for new challenges and opportunities and we welcome new players.
If you are interested in playing with us please contact members@finchleysymphony.org for more information.
We play...
Everything from baroque to large scale romantic works, 20th century music and new commissions. Symphonies, concertos and – at Christmas – carols!
We've played with...
Nigel Kennedy, Tasmin Little, Valeriy Sokolov and many others. Browse our Artists page to see more.
Playing together once again
After a frustrating six months we are delighted to be rehearsing again. Our Trinity Church venue is taking careful precautions. Different groups are kept apart and the church is cleaned thoroughly between visitors. Our rehearsals are socially-distanced and shorter - from 8pm until 9.30, with no break. We wear face coverings as far as possible and everyone uses a separate music stand.
Nobody yet knows when we may be able to perform with an audience, so for now we are rehearsing a range of interesting repertoire including Beethoven and Prokofiev. We will confirm details of the programmes for future concerts as and when these become possible.
We care about...
Enjoying playing great music together, working hard for a high-quality performance, and celebrating it afterwards!
Podcasts
During lockdown Tom, our Music Director, recorded two fascinating podcasts. To hear his thoughts on conducting and how he became a conductor click on these links:
part 1a :::: part 1b :::: part 2 :::: part 3
To hear him talk about Sibelius' second symphony, which we had programmed for a concert this November and still hope to perform some time in the future, click here
Quick links
- Finchley Chamber Choir – our sister choir with whom we perform regularly.
- Book for our next concert (not currently available)
- Play with us!
- Support us at no cost via The Giving Machine
Find us
Our normal concert and rehearsal venue is:
Trinity Church, North Finchley
N12 7NN
Finchley Symphony Orchestra is affiliated with Making Music.
For general queries email: info@finchleysymphony.org
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