Opportunity to participate in/watch public flute masterclass – Saturday 26th January
Our ‘Music of Desire’ programme happens to contain some of the most delicious flute solos in the orchestral repertoire. In
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Author: Andrew Taylor
Progcast: Laura Shipsey’s ‘Samara’
Back in December, I interviewed Laura Shipsey, composer of APO’s latest commission, ‘Samara’, which will have its first performance during
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Preview: APO in 2019
‘Tis the season for reflections on the year. Our vehicle for this is the orchestra’s AGM, which takes place in
Read moreHurry, hurry, hurry!
‘First clarinet – you hurry!’ So said the imploring but kindly Sir Colin Davis, in a rehearsal moment captured as part
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APO announced in line up for ‘Are You Listening?’ Festival
We’re delighted to be in the line up for the 2019 ‘Are You Listening?’ Festival, which will take place on
Read moreAddition to ‘Music of Desire’ programme
We’ve added an extra piece to our ‘Music of Desire’ programme, which will be performed on Saturday 2nd February, 2019,
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Learning, leading and peak performance
I’ve just about recovered from two weekends ago, when we presented a hugely-rewarding, high-quality performance of Mahler’s Third Symphony. It
Read moreGuest post: musings and guidelines for section leaders
Kat Hatton, who often leads our viola section, has got together with our new leader, Mel Le Breuilly, to put
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APO’s new leader – Mel Le Breuilly
We’re delighted to announce that Mel Le Breuilly has been appointed as APO’s leader on a permanent basis, having
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Video – emotional evening of epic Mahler
Playing to a packed audience of nearly 350 in the Great Hall of the University of Reading, the combined forces
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