Guest blog: Dancing between cultures
Helen Julia Minors (who plays trumpet) offers her appreciation of our concert’s diverse programme and celebrates the importance of dancing.
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Author: Andrew Taylor
Photos – season launch event and autumn concert rehearsals
Our 2023/24 season launch event saw members, patrons and their friends come together for a lovely couple of ours of
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Photos – Beethoven on the Bridge
Our Beethoven on the Bridge event at Reading station was a huge success, with over 30 ‘guest’ conductors having a
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APO to return to Reading station for ‘Beethoven on the Bridge’
We’re very excited to be returning to transfer deck at Reading station for the first time since the start of
Read moreMusic Director’s report to APO AGM – 4th February 2023
2022 saw APO present its first full orchestra performances since the start of the pandemic. In February, we presented a
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A musicians’ non-musician
Several things have brought my late dad, Mike Taylor, to the forefront of my mind, this week. On the day
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Musical bravery
Approaching new musical languages APO is preparing two commissioned works for its upcoming 20th anniversary concert: Caitlin Harrison’s ‘From Dawn
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APO shortlisted in Making Music Awards
During a time of national sadness, we’re pleased to have had some good news that we’d like to share: APO
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APO at 20 – favourite moments
Plans are advancing for our 20th anniversary celebrations, this October. We’ll be announcing more details, soon. In the meantime, APO
Read moreMusic Director Report to 2022 AGM
I want to start by paying tribute to Rudi Sheldon, who died recently at the age of 97. Rudi joined
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