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Wolsey Orchestra
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In the forefront of orchestral music in Suffolk, UK since 1972.
Promoting musical excellence with 3 concerts a year.
www.wolseyorchestra.org
#wolseyorchestra #orchestra #symphonyorchestra #classicalmusic
Registered Charity 282686
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❤️🎶 Our next concert is a prelude to St Valentine's Day, with Tchaikovsky's Romeo & Juliet Fantasy Overture followed by selected movements from Prokofiev's Romeo & Juliet Suites 1 & 2. Then, as that is not enough tugging of heartstrings, we present Saint-Saëns' mighty third symphony, the 'Organ'.
Dark green and black concert poster overlaying a draped red silk background. At the top of the poster is the Wolsey Orchestra logo (in cream and red) above a thin line of turquoise organ pipes. In the centre to the left is a list of composers (in cream) and pieces (in green and red). To the right is an image depicting a statue of a couple embracing romantically. The statue is surrounded by roses and vines, enhancing the romantic atmosphere. Below this is a dark green banner with the names of our conductor (Andrew Morley) and leader (Dan Kent). Concert date (Saturday 7 February 2026 at 7.30pm in red text) and venue details (The Apex logo in white) is at the bottom of the poster.
October 12, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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⭐️ CONCERT TONIGHT! ⭐️ Our rehearsals with brilliant conductor, Dexter Drown, have been inspiring and enchanting, and we're all excited to be performing this magical programme under his baton. The stage is set for this evening's concert - now all we need is YOU! 🧙‍♂️✨🎶

#concerttonight #wolseyorchestra
Composite image. In the top left is a colour photograph of this evening's conductor, Dexter Drown. To his right is an interior photograph of the venue, and an orange neon sign reading Tonight. In the lower half is our event banner with our logo (in pink and orange) at the top, and the date (Saturday 11 October 2025 at 7.30pm) at the bottom (in white text on an orange strip) with the Corn Exchange logo to the right. Composers (in orange) and pieces (in white) are listed in the centre. The background is dark blue, with the silhouette of a conductor to the left, and a yellow-paged open book to the right. Musical notes are rising from the conductor's baton and from the book.
October 11, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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🎶 We're ready - now all we need is you! Tickets in advance and on the door. See you on Saturday 🎶

#wolseyorchestra #ipswichconcert #whatsoninipswich #suffolk #concert #symphonyorchestra 
#livemusic #livemusicsuffolk #picturesatanexhibition #harrypotter #petrushka#petrushka #ipswichcornexchange
October 10, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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It's nearly time! #onemoreday - Join us tomorrow at 7.30pm in Ipswich Corn Exchange for a magical performance by our symphony orchestra, conducted by maestro Dexter Drown.
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🗓 Saturday 11 October 2025
⏰ 7.30pm
📍 Ipswich Corn Exchange
#Suffolk #Ipswich #Concert #WolseyOrchestra
Composite square includes: our concert poster; Harry Potter image; magician with a puppet image; art gallery image; neon sign saying One More Day, and a full width photograph of our orchestra performing on stage.
October 10, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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Excited to return to #Ipswich Corn Exchange. Only 3-days to wait until a spellbinding performance on Saturday 11 October 2025. You have the magic power to help the on-the-door queue at the ticket desk disappear by booking your tickets in advance!
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🎟 bit.ly/WolseyTicket...
#whatsoninipswich
In the upper half is our event banner with our logo (in pink and orange) at the top, and the date (Saturday 11 October 2025 at 7.30pm) at the bottom (in white text on an orange strip) with the Corn Exchange logo to the right. Composers (in orange) and pieces (in white) are listed in the centre. The background is dark blue, with the silhouette of a conductor to the left, and a yellow-paged open book to the right. Musical notes are rising from the conductor's baton and from the book. To the lower left, text in orange and white reads: As if by magic, the ticket queue for our concert this Saturday will disappear if you book your tickets in advance. Summon up the box office now - simply scan our QR code. The QR code for the box office is positioned lower right.
October 8, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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🗓 Saturday 11 October 2025
⏰ 7.30pm
📍 #Ipswich Corn Exchange
🎟 £18/£16 🎓£4
☎️ 01473 433100

#wolseyorchestra #ipswichconcert #whatsoninipswich #suffolk #concert #orchestra #suffolkhastalent #magicalmusic #livemusic
#Mussorgsky #picturesatanexhibition
#johnwilliams #harrypotter
#stravinsky #petrushka
October 8, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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We invite you to accompany us as we promenade with #Mussorgsky, to perform a kaleidoscope of #musical colours in our #concert a week today 🎶

🗓 Saturday 11 October 2025
⏰ 7.30pm
📍 #Ipswich Corn Exchange
🎟 £18/£16/£4🎓
☎️ 01473 433100
#wolseyorchestra #picturesatanexhibition
Composite image. In the top left is text reading: Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition is a superbly evocative musical interpretation of atmospheric paintings - an inspired reflection of art in musical form. Promenade with us through the gallery and admire the exhibits. On the right is a French oil painting of an art gallery. In the lower half is our event banner with our logo (in pink and orange) at the top, and the date (Saturday 11 October 2025 at 7.30pm) at the bottom (in white text on an orange strip) with the Corn Exchange logo to the right. Composers (in orange) and pieces (in white) are listed in the centre. The background is dark blue, with the silhouette of a conductor to the left, and a yellow-paged open book to the right. Musical notes are rising from the conductor's baton and from the book.
October 4, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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Just one week to wait until our concert on Saturday 11 October, when we return to Ipswich Corn Exchange. Treat yourself to an evening of superb live music with a ticket to our final performance of 2025!
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#ipswichconcert #whatsoninipswich #ipswichevents
#suffolk #concert #suffolkorchestra
ALT Concert poster with Wolsey Orchestra logo (in pink and orange) at the top, and Conductor Dexter Drown and Leader Dan Kent in an orange strip beneath. The venue logo, Ipswich Corn Exchange with the date (Saturday 11 October 2025 at 7.30pm) is at the bottom (in white), together with ticket prices (£18, £16 and £4) and social media icons. Composers (in orange) and pieces (in white) are listed in the centre. The background is dark blue, with the silhouette of a conductor to the left, and a yellow-paged open book to the right. Musical notes are rising from the conductor's baton and the book.
October 4, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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As Albus Dumbledore himself said - “Ah, music. A magic beyond all we do here!” 🧙‍♂️🎶 Through the enchanting power of live music, immerse yourself in the magic of Harry Potter. At our concert we'll perform a symphonic suite of John William’s well known and endearing themes from the box office smash hit.
Composite image. In the top left is a colour image of Harry Potter and other characters from the stories. Text to the right reads: Magical music from Harry Potter in this enjoyable medley of endearing themes from the marvellous movies. Sounds and textures range from mysterious to humorous with everything in between. In the lower half is our event banner with our logo (in pink and orange) at the top, and the date (Saturday 11 October 2025 at 7.30pm) at the bottom (in white text on an orange strip) with the Corn Exchange logo to the right. Composers (in orange) and pieces (in white) are listed in the centre. The background is dark blue, with the silhouette of a conductor to the left, and a yellow-paged open book to the right. Musical notes are rising from the conductor's baton and from the book.
October 3, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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Inspired by folklore and traditional puppet theatre, Stravinsky conceived a concert piece for piano and orchestra to tell the tale of Petrushka. Whether you know the character by the name of Petrushka, Punch, Pulcinella, or Polichinelle, he is mischievous and naughty.
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Composite image. In the top left is text which reads: Stravinsky's ballet, Petrushka, has encountered a remarkable series of metamorphoses after first being envisioned as an orchestra concert piece. Come and enjoy the puppet dancers conjured up by this dazzling and dynamic music. In the top right is a picture of a magician in a purple cloak and top hat working a red-and-white striped Punch-like puppet. In the lower half is our event banner with our logo (in pink and orange) at the top, and the date (Saturday 11 October 2025 at 7.30pm) at the bottom (in white text on an orange strip) with the Corn Exchange logo to the right. Composers (in orange) and pieces (in white) are listed in the centre. The background is dark blue, with the silhouette of a conductor to the left, and a yellow-paged open book to the right. Musical notes are rising from the conductor's baton and from the book.
October 2, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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We're excited to be working with Dexter Drown and there's not long to wait until you can experience for yourself the confidence and flair of this imaginative and versatile conductor. We hope you will be as enchanted and bewitched as we are by Dexter's imaginative thoughtful programming!
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Composite image. In the top left is a colour photograph of Dexter. Text to the right reads: We are thrilled to welcome Dexter Drown to direct our umpcoming concert on Saturday 11 October 2025. Dexter has been priased for his utterly magical performances of passion, confidence, and flair. In the lower half is our event banner with our logo (in pink and orange) at the top, and the date (Saturday 11 October 2025 at 7.30pm) at the bottom (in white text on an orange strip) with the Corn Exchange logo to the right. Composers (in orange) and pieces (in white) are listed in the centre. The background is dark blue, with the silhouette of a conductor to the left, and a yellow-paged open book to the right. Musical notes are rising from the conductor's baton and from the book.
October 1, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Our musicians had an intense and productive day of rehearsal yesterday with this season's imaginative and versatile conductor, Dexter Drown. Dexter is 'recognised for magical performances with professional and amateur orchestras', and what a ✨magical✨ programme we have in store for you on 11 October
Concert poster with Wolsey Orchestra logo (in pink and orange) at the top, and Conductor Dexter Drown and Leader Dan Kent in an orange strip beneath. The venue logo, Ipswich Corn Exchange with the date (Saturday 11 October 2025 at 7.30pm) is at the bottom (in white), together with ticket prices (£18, £16 and £4) and social media icons. Composers (in orange) and pieces (in white) are listed in the centre. The background is dark blue, with the silhouette of a conductor to the left, and a yellow-paged open book to the right. Musical notes are rising from the conductor's baton and the book.
September 29, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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Presenting another exciting evening of orchestral favourites, directed by up-and-coming conductor, Dexter Drown. Promises to be a memorable evening. Box Office is open (a huge help if you book in advance!)

🗓 Saturday 11 October 2025
📍 Ipswich Corn Exchange
🎟 bit.ly/WolseyTicket...
☎️ 01473 433100
Concert poster with Wolsey Orchestra logo (in pink and orange) at the top, and Conductor Dexter Drown and Leader Dan Kent in an orange strip beneath. The venue logo, Ipswich Corn Exchange with the date (Saturday 11 October 2025 at 7.30pm) is at the bottom (in white), together with ticket prices (£18, £16 and £4) and social media icons. Composers (in orange) and pieces (in white) are listed in the centre. The background is dark blue, with the silhouette of a conductor to the left, and a yellow-paged open book to the right. Musical notes are rising from the conductor's baton and the book.
May 22, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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We had a wonderful time performing at @rhssuffolk.bsky.social on Saturday. Thanks to our terrific musicians and splendid conductor Harry Sever, to RHS Holbrook for hospitality, and our audience for supporting us 🎶

📷 Maria Luisa

🗓 Next: Sat 11 Oct at Ipswich Corn Exchange
🔗 www.wolseyorchestra.org
Photograph of conductor - Harry Sever - and 12 of our musicians, taken after the performance of Dvořák's Serenade for Wind in D minor. All are standing facing the audience, with the front rows of the audience in the foreground applauding. The background of the square image is a green to blue ombre, with our logo at the top, and concert date and venue at the bottom. Photograph of our full orchestra, seated playing, with conductor - Harry Sever - in the centre facing the musicians. The front rows of the audience are in the foreground. Beneath the performance photograph is our event banner. The background of the square image is a green to blue ombre, with our logo at the top, and concert date and venue at the bottom.
May 22, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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🌟 Concert tonight! 🌟

ⓕ bit.ly/WolseyMay202...
🔗 www.wolseyorchestra.org
#wolseyorchestra
Concert poster with Wolsey Orchestra logo (in blue) at the top, and Conductor Harry Sever and Leader Dan Kent in a green strip beneath. The venue logo, Royal Hospital School (in white) is at the boot, with the date (Saturday 17 May 2025 at 7.30pm in green), together with ticket prices (£15 and £3) and social media icons. Composers (in blue) and pieces (in white) are listed in the centre. The background photograph (by Lorenzo Alessio Messina, taken at Rocky Mountain National Park) shows a stream flowing through a rocky, forested area, with mountains visible in the background. Overlaid on the right is a gold circle with white text reading: Tickets for sale on the door tonight.
May 17, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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We're excited to return to Holbrook tomorrow for our #concert at the Royal Hospital School. Don’t miss this terrific performance of dramatic #Weber, lyrical #Dvořák, and stunning #Brahms under the baton of guest conductor, Harry Sever 🎶

🎟 bit.ly/WolseyTicket... £15/£3
🔗 www.wolseyorchestra.org
Upper half of square image is a photograph of the Royal Hospital School buildings, with the river and grassy banks in the foreground. In the lower half is our event banner - with our logo (in blue) and the Royal Hospital School logo (in white) at the top, and the date (Saturday 17 May 2025 at 7.30pm) at the bottom. Composers (in blue) and pieces (in white) are listed in the centre. The background photograph (by Lorenzo Alessio Messina, taken at Rocky Mountain National Park) shows a stream flowing through a rocky, forested area, with mountains visible in the background.
May 16, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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Reward yourself after a busy week with concert tickets. It's easy to book now with our link and QR code for the Box Office
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🍷☕️ Come early and enjoy a drink before the concert

🗓 Sat 17 May
⏰ 7.30pm
📍 Royal Hospital School, Holbrook, Ipswich
🎟 bit.ly/WolseyTicket...
🔗 www.wolseyorchestra.org
Upper half is our event banner - with our logo (in blue) and the Royal Hospital School logo (in white) at the top, and the date (Saturday 17 May 2025 at 7.30pm) at the bottom. Composers (in blue) and pieces (in white) are listed in the centre. The background photograph (by Lorenzo Alessio Messina, taken at Rocky Mountain National Park) shows a stream flowing through a rocky, forested area, with mountains visible in the background. Lower right is the box office QR code. Text to lower left reads: Don’t miss Saturday evening’s concert of popular orchestral music. Tickets will be available on the door but it’s a huge help to our front to house volunteers if you book your tickets in advance - thank you.
May 14, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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Enjoy music by this tremendous trio at our concert on Saturday 17 May 2025

Programme:
Weber: Der Freischütz Overture
Dvořák: Serenade for Wind in D minor, Op 44
Brahms: Symphony No 4 in E minor, Op 98

🗓 Sat 17 May
📍 @rhssuffolk.bsky.social
🎟 bit.ly/WolseyTicket... £15/£3
🔗 www.wolseyorchestra.org
Upper half of square image has colour head-and-shoulder portraits of composers: Weber, Dvořák, and Brahms. In the lower half is our event banner - with our logo (in blue) and the Royal Hospital School logo (in white) at the top, and the date (Saturday 17 May 2025 at 7.30pm) at the bottom. Composers (in blue) and pieces (in white) are listed in the centre. The background photograph (by Lorenzo Alessio Messina, taken at Rocky Mountain National Park) shows a stream flowing through a rocky, forested area, with mountains visible in the background. The background is light green to light green ombre.
May 13, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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This season, our musicians have been delighted to work with BBC Music Magazine Rising Star conductor, ⭐️ Harry Sever ⭐️. We are all looking forward to performing for you on Saturday evening, 17 May 2025, at our concert at the Royal Hospital School, Holbrook, Ipswich, Suffolk 🎶
🎟 bit.ly/WolseyTicket...
Upper half of square image is a photograph of Harry Sever, conducting. Harry is wearing a closed black jacket, with white collar and cuffs showing, holding a baton in his right hand. The background is black. The quotation to the left reads “expressive control and illuminating pacing” In the lower half is our event banner - with our logo (in blue) and the Royal Hospital School logo (in white) at the top, and the date (Saturday 17 May 2025 at 7.30pm) at the bottom. Composers (in blue) and pieces (in white) are listed in the centre. The background photograph (by Lorenzo Alessio Messina, taken at Rocky Mountain National Park) shows a stream flowing through a rocky, forested area, with mountains visible in the background.
May 13, 2025 at 6:22 AM
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We're delighted to return to RHS Holbrook for our concert of popular orchestral music for a summer's evening.

🗓 Sat 17 May 2025 ⏰ 7.30pm
📍 Royal Hospital School, Holbrook, Ipswich
🎟 bit.ly/WolseyTicket...
👨‍🎓👩‍🎓 £3 for children/full-time students
🔗 www.wolseyorchestra.org
Registered charity No 282686
Concert poster with Wolsey Orchestra logo (in blue) at the top, and Conductor Harry Sever and Leader Dan Kent in a green strip beneath. The venue logo, Royal Hospital School (in white) is at the boot, with the date (Saturday 17 May 2025 at 7.30pm in green), together with ticket prices (£15 and £3) and social media icons. Composers (in blue) and pieces (in white) are listed in the centre. The background photograph (by Lorenzo Alessio Messina, taken at Rocky Mountain National Park) shows a stream flowing through a rocky, forested area, with mountains visible in the background.
May 12, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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Energetic exciting #concert last night at The Apex #Suffolk with magic moments and dramatic dynamics. Huge thanks to our musicians; superb conductor, Richard Laing; magnificent audience; & brilliant committee 🎶👏

🗓 Next: Sat 17 May at RHS Holbrook
🎟 bit.ly/WolseyTicket...
🔗 www.wolseyorchestra.org
Photograph of Wolsey Orchestra taken during our concert, with all musicians playing under the baton of Richard Laing on stage at The Apex. All musicians are wearing black. The first four rows of seated audience are also visible. Our logo is at the top. At the foot is the date (Saturday 8 February 2025), and The Apex venue logo above Bury St Edmunds. Photograph of Wolsey Orchestra taken at the end of our concert, with all musicians standing on stage at the Apex, and conductor Richard Laing facing the audience to acknowledge their applause. All musicians are wearing black. The first six rows of seated audience are also visible. Our logo is at the top. At the foot is the date (Saturday 8 February 2025), and The Apex venue logo above Bury St Edmunds.
February 9, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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Some stalls seats still available for tomorrow's concert. We open with Wagner's magnificent bridal procession. Exuberance follows in Bizet's Carmen, before Rimsky-Korsakov's triumph, Scheherazade
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🗓 Sat 8 Feb
📍 The Apex
🎟 bit.ly/WolseyTicket...
☎️ 01284 758000
🔗 www.wolseyorchestra.org
Our concert poster is headed by our logo, with programme details overlaying a painting of Scheherazade by Sophie Gengembre Anderson. Date and venue etc are in a banner at the foot of the image, together with social media icons.
February 7, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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Hello from #Suffolk! We are Wolsey Orchestra - a large scale #symphonyorchestra with musicians from #Suffolk, #Norfolk and #Essex. Founded in 1972, we enjoy working with professional conductors and renowned soloists, promoting musical excellence and presenting three demanding concerts each year.
Photograph of our full orchestra, with conductor Andrew Morley, at the end of our October 2024 concert. All musicians are wearing black concert dress. Centre stage are are conductor, and our October soloist, Jamie Foreman.
November 25, 2024 at 7:19 PM