by Wendy Newman | Sep 3, 2017 | Historic Profiles
Michael Tippett (1905-1998), later Sir Michael, has no direct connection with Leicester Symphony Orchestra but I have included an entry on him here because his path crossed that of Malcolm Sargent significantly during his formative years. It was after seeing one of...
by Wendy Newman | Sep 2, 2017 | Historic Profiles
Karl Russell George Karl Russell (c1888 – c1960), known as Karl, was the driving force behind the establishment of the Leicester Symphony Orchestra. This followed the astounding success of Malcolm Sargent’s debut ‘Windy Day’ concert in February...
by Wendy Newman | Aug 2, 2012 | Tours
Please see the photographs by Paul Cole and Mr Joel’s Photography The Leicester Symphony Orchestra have been touring every two years since since 2000. This year the Orchestra visited Paris during the late Spring (Jubilee) Bank Holiday, flying the flag for...
by Wendy Newman | Aug 31, 2010 | Tours
Strasbourg is a beautiful and fascinating city with lots of history. We in Leicester are very lucky to be twinned with such a place but it is quite difficult to get to. If you go by coach a whole day is required so an early start is recommended. The 2 coaches carrying...
by Wendy Newman | Aug 31, 2008 | Tours
The tour took place in the last week of May with the orchestra split into two groups, one travelling entirely by coach, the other flying to Poland. The coach party set off early on Saturday morning, while my group flew from East Midlands Airport at a much more...
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