2010 Concerts

Thursday 11th March. 7.30pm.
Cadogan Hall: "Genius for Genes"
Gala concert in aid of the CGD Research Trust

Orion Symphony Orchestra

A benefit evening of orchestral and operatic genius, performed by some of the most exciting rising stars of the new generation. The CGD Research Trust helps people with Chronic Granulomatous Disorder make the most of life, while funding research to unlock new treatments and cures.

Adam Walker - Flute
Laura Mitchell - Soprano
Jesús León - Tenor
Toby Purser - Conductor

Part 1 - Classical Genius:

Mendelssohn: Overture, Nocturne and Scherzo from A Midsummer Night's Dream
Mozart: Flute Concerto in D major, K.314

Part 2 - Operatic Genius:

Verdi:           Prelude; Ella mi fu rapita ; Caro nome (Rigotetto);   Un di felice (La Traviata)
Massenet:     Pourquoi me réveiller(Werther)
Catalani:       Ebben? Ne andrò lontana (La Wally)
Puccini :       Intermezzo from Manon Lescaut;   Chi il ben sogno (La Rondine);   Recondita armonia (Tosca)
Giordano:     Vicino a te s'acqueta (Andre Chenier)

Thursday 11th November. 7.30pm.
Cadogan Hall: "Remembrance & Revival"
An Armistice Day concert of celebrated and forgotten British maserpices

Orion Symphony Orchestra

Evening in aid of The St Lazarus Charitable Trust, which raises money for the cure, care and rehabilitation of leprosy sufferers. The programme features the revival of Dorothy Howell's brilliant piano concerto.

Valentina Serernova - Piano
Toby Purser - Conductor

Vaughan Williams:     Wasps Overture; Five Variants of "Dives and Lazarus"
Holbrooke:                  Variations on "The girl I left behind me" .
Howell:                        Piano Concerto
Elkington :                  Out of the Mist {Arrival of the Unknown Warrior)
Elgar:                           In the South