Category Archives: Croydon Symphony Orchestra

Coleridge-Taylor’s old band preparing for fresh set of encores

PETER GILLMAN drops in on a rehearsal at Croydon’s 120-year-old orchestra, as they prepare to perform ‘the greatest symphony ever written’ Who knew that Croydon had its own symphony orchestra? A straw poll among fellow members of the Croydon Male … Continue reading

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Croydon Symphony Orchestra: Northern Lights, Nov 9

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Midsummer Classics, Croydon Symphony Orchestra, Jun 22

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Croydon Symphony Orchestra concert, Trinity School, Feb 16

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Fairfield’s Last Night of the Proms to go out with a bang

The Fairfield Halls’ last week of performances before it undergoes a two-year, £30-million refit is to be marked with a rousing and dramatic concert from the one of the venue’s regular musical fund-raisers, The Last Night of the Croydon Proms, … Continue reading

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