The Surrey Philharmonia’s first concert of the year will take place on Saturday, 28th February, at St George’s church, Ashtead. It features Mozart’s flute concerto with award winning soloist Daniel Shao. Adapted, by Mozart, from an original oboe concerto, it is said to be an excellent showpiece for a modern virtuosic soloist.
The concert opens with Schumann’s Overture, Sherzo & Finale. Written rapidly in 1841, the work reflects Schumann’s happiness at marrying Clara Wieck.
You will also hear Beethoven’s 8th symphony. Described as compact & witty, it is Beethoven’s penultimate, & shortest symphony.
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Step into the vibrant world of competitive fruit and vegetable growing with Pumpkins and Prizes, a new exhibition in the Wisley Gallery in the Old Laboratory. From florist ‘feasts’ in 17th-century pubs to record-breaking pumpkins the size of small cars, this exhibition celebrates the passion, persistence and pride which has shaped Britain’s competitive growing tradition. Included in normal garden admission.