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Welcome to the web site for the Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra Society.

The IWSO is a well-established non-professional Symphony Orchestra on the Isle of Wight. The Orchestra performs music from a varied repertoire, usually at the Medina Theatre in Newport. This web site provides programme information for past (and future) concerts. There are also two email lists; one for members of the Orchestra, the other has been created to provide updates to programme information, extra concert dates etc.


Latest news: Aspects of 'Romeo and Juliet' (2010-07-08)

The final concert in the 2009/2010 season for the Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra takes the theme of 'Romeo and Juliet' and includes some of the best loved works written for the star-crossed couple.

The programme opens with the Fantasy Overture 'Romeo and Juliet' by Tchaikovsky and includes a suite of music from the ballet of the same name by Prokofiev. It also features 'A Walk to the Paradise Garden' by Delius and 'Salut d'Amour' by Elgar. As a rousing end to the season the programme will conclude with the dramatic and exciting Symphonic Dances by Leonard Bernstein, music composed for the iconic film 'West Side Story'.

The concert is conducted by the Music Director of the Orchestra, Jonathan Butcher.

The concert is on Saturday July 10th at 7.30pm in the Medina Theatre. Details and tickets from the Medina Box Office on 01983 527020.

Previous news items can be found on the Noticeboard.


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