v1.20 23-Feb-2008
The Kingston Philharmonia was formed in 1973 by Walter Wurzburger, who had established himself in Kingston as a composer, player, conductor and teacher. He conducted the orchestra for the next twenty-one years.
Nowadays, the orchestra is conducted by Levon Parikian and normally led by Clare Howick. Levon is a leading exponent of that very British tradition, a professional conductor of amateur orchestras. Clare is an established professional soloist and orchestral leader of high reputation, who has been associated with the Orchestra since its inception.
We are now an established part of the musical landscape in Kingston-on-Thames, giving four concerts a year, mainly in Kingston Parish Church.
We always welcome new players - especially violins, violas, double bass and brass. Please get in touch with us if you are interested.
Members' page now contains the rehearsal for the remainder of the year.
The rehearsal schedule is on the members' page, as are posters and leaflets for download.
Clare Howick's CD is now out, and is Gramophone Magazine's Editors Choice. See more on Clare's web site. It is available on Amazon - click here.
If you order it through this link, then both Clare and the Orchestra will benefit!
You can order all your CDs and books through this link - just click on the logo to the left.
Every item you purchase will augment the Orchestra's coffers!
Click here to see a photoblog (more photo than blog) of Dan's recent Peru trip.
To include Schumann Konzertstück