Sussex String Orchestra, a local string orchestra, gives a popular and varied programme of music from the string orchestra repertoire at St. Nicolas Church, Pevensey on Saturday 3rd September at 7:00 PM. Tickets are £10.St. St. Nicolas Church, Pevensey, 29 August 2016
Some well-known compositions by Handel, Sibelius and JS Bach will be mixed with some contemporary pieces by Rutter and Ungar and local composer Paul Lewis.
Under the direction of Simon Smith, leader of the Eastbourne Concert Orchestra, the Sussex String Orchestra has built a reputation for high performance from its members who are music teachers, students and proficient amateurs.
“We are delighted to welcome this comparatively new and local orchestra to St. Nicolas for the first time. They play with style and cover the spectrum of music from well- known classical compositions to modern but tuneful pieces will include a piece ‘Pevensey Levels’, composed locally by Paul Lewis.
“This orchestra is in good company,’ adds George Stephens who has arranged the concert programme at St, Nicolas this year which has included performances by Harvey’s Brass, Hailsham Choral Society, Pasadena Roof Orchestra ‘Hot Five’, Canterbury Cathedral Choristers, and in October a visit by the internationally renowned ‘The King’s Singers’, for which some tickets are still available.
“An additional attraction to us is that they focus on playing for local good causes and so we fit the bill!” says George Stephens. events organiser, St. Nicolas Church.
All funds raised from ticket sales will go towards the church’s 800th anniversary Restoration Fund.
Contact George Stephens at 01424 216651, HYPERLINK “mailto:g.stephens45@btinternet.com” g.stephens45@btinternet.com,
The concert is supported by Gaby Hardwicke, BPE Communications, 1066 Country, Priory Court Hotel, Starshine Music, Carr Taylor Wines, Visick Cars, Pevensey Town Trust and Wealden District Council
