Concert Archive
'Palladio'
10 April 2011
19:30
'PALLADIO' -A fantastic evening of string music with popular classics as well as the concert for two violins with our section principal Violinists.
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19:30
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Danesborough Chorus Concert
26 March 2011
19:30
Danesborough Chorus return to The Grove Theatre Dunstable for a performance of The Armed Man by Karl Jenkins.
Chamber Roots
19 March 2011
19:30
Under the baton of the Orchestra’s Principal Conductor, Sian Edwards, this concert features solo performances by young cellist Yoshika Masuda alongside the Orchestra’s Principal Oboist Graham Salter.
The High Sheriff's Concert
20 January 2011
19:30
This concert will feature young musicians performing 'Side by Side' in collaboration with Milton keynes Music Service
Christmas Concert
05 December 2010
18:00
The Symphonic Brass of Milton Keynes City Orchestra return to Wolverton Church with an evening of family festivities.
Chamber Roots
27 November 2010
19:30
The Orchestra gave its first performance at Stantonbury in February 1975, under the direction of Founder, Conductor, Hilary Davan Wetton. His inimitable approach to music making enabled the Orchestra to establish a national and international reputation as the live classical music resource for Milton Keynes and the surrounding area. This programme celebrates this characteristic style.
Milton Keynes Chorale and Danesborough
14 November 2010
19:30
A concert featuring the MK Chorale and the Danesborough Chorus in collaboration with the Milton Keynes City Orchestra.
Curtain Raiser
05 September 2010
19:30
A superb opening evening including Kodaly, Brahms, Ives and Mozart
Flight to Freedom
04 July 2010
19:30
Join Hilary Davan Wetton and the Orchestra on a Journey through Romantic Classics, and an exciting performance from Pianist Dominic Piers Smith.
Danesborough Chorus Concert
26 June 2010
19:30
Danesborough Chorus Concert
Arts Open Weekend
15 May 2010 to 15 May 2010
13:00
MKCO String Quartet
Dansette for Brass
05 May 2010
12:30
Lunchtime Brass Quintet Concert
Glorious Spirit
02 May 2010
19:30
A concert featuring the Orchestra’s Principal Bassoonist, and Schumann's brightest symphony.
'Sing Together'
18 April 2010
18:00
Come, join and "Sing Together" with Milton Keynes City Orchestra under the direction of Principal Conductor, Sian Edwards.
Danesborough Chorus Concert
27 March 2010
07:30
Danesborough Chorus conducted by Ian Smith
Family Concert - Song and Dance
07 February 2010
15:00
Song & Dance - Family Concert 3.00pm on Sunday 7th February 2010. Milton Keynes Theatre. Appalachian Spring (Ballet) Copland Hoe-Down from Rodeo Copland A concert which appeals to both young and the not so young, featuring practical participation and inspiring music. ‘Song and Dance’ – A mixture of songs that inspired some of the best classical works, and the traditional dances that accompanied them are brought to life in this event
Past & Present
22 January 2010
19:30
Sian Edwards and the Orchestra present a new work by composer Will Todd, performed by one of the World’s finest Clarinettists, Emma Johnson.
Christmas Concert at Wolverton Church
13 December 2009
18:00
The Symphonic Brass of Milton Keynes City Orchestra return to Wolverton Church with an evening of family festivities, featuring Symphonic Brass highlights, Christmas Carols and performances by the local community.
Danesborough Chorus Concert
22 November 2009
19:30
Danesborough Chorus with Milton Keynes Chorale and Milton Keynes City Orchestra.
Classical Inspiration
20 September 2009
19:30
The season opens with world’s famous violinist Tasmin Little performing one of the most popular violin concertos in the repertoire.
Garden Party
23 July 2009
17:30
The Orchestra’s summer Garden Party will take place on Thursday 23rd July 2009, from 5.30pm until 8.30 pm. The venue for the garden party will be Filgrave House in Filgrave which is the home of Caroline Konig who generously offered her garden to host the party.
Open University 40th Anniversary
28 June 2009
19:30
Open University 40th Anniversary Concert 7.30pm on Sunday 28 th June 2009 Beethoven - Overture Fidelio Wilcocks In the beginning Beethoven Symphony no.9, Op.125 in D minor ‘Choral’ “The Open University is a vital part of the UK’s education system, and one that has given countless opportunities to people outside the normal university system to study and gain qualifications. It’s a wonderful organisation, it’s based in Milton Keynes, and this year it celebrates its 40th birthday.
Classic Foundations
26 April 2009
19:30
Classic Foundations Haydn Symphony no.101, in D major ‘The Clock’ Mozart Piano Concerto no.21 K467 O’Neill Pastorale Mendelssohn Symphony no.4, Op. 40, in A major ‘Italian’ Conductor Hilary Davan Wetton Soloist Marina Nadiradze “I am very pleased that the Orchestra’s much-lo
Family Concert - 'Creatures'
15 February 2009
15:00
Family Concert - Creatures. 15th February 2009. 3pm at Milton Keynes Theatre
Première Pictures
23 January 2009
19:30
PREMIERE PICTURES Humperdinck Hansel and Gretel: Prelude Wood Violin Concerto (World Premiere) Mussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition (arr Ravel) “This concert represents a very special occasion for Milton Keynes City Orchestra as we present the world premiere of Hugh Wood’s Violin Concerto. Written for the soloist Alexandra Wood (who played the Tchaikovsky Concerto with me in my very first concert with the Orchestra), the work has a wonderfully lyrical style with a light, clear finale
Danesborough Chorus and Milton Chorale
23 November 2008
19:30
Sunday 23rd November 2008 7.30pm Milton Keynes Theatre Danesborough Chorus and Milton Keynes Chorale Four Last Songs: STRAUSS A Child of our Time: TIPPETT Conductor: Stuart Dunlop Ticket Prices: £21, £18, £12, £10 Box Office: 01908 558311
The High Sheriff's Concert
07 September 2008
19:30
The High Sheriff’s Concert 7.30pm on Sunday 7th September 2008 Verdi Overture Nabucco Beethoven Piano Concerto no.3, Op.37 in C minor Tchaikovsky Symphony no. 5, op.64 in E minor “Milton Keynes City Orchestra season’s new starts with a celebration in honour of the High Sherriff of Buckingham, Peter Thorogood. The programme has all the verve and passion required to invigorate us after the summer holidays, with Verdi’s marvellous Nabucco Overture and the initially dark but finally trium
Summer Classics - Garden Party
24 July 2008 to 24 July 2008
17:30
Summer Classics - Garden Party Rectory Gardens, Wavendon 24th July 2008
Summer Symphony
01 June 2008
19:30
Rimsky-Korsakov Overture on Russian Themes Op.28, Brahms Piano Concerto No.1 Op.15 in D minor, Dvorak Symphony No.7 Op.70 in D minor,
Inspiring Youth
09 March 2008
19:30
Rossini Overture the Italian Girl in Algiers, Beethoven Triple Concerto, Op.56 in C major, Takemitsu Nostalgia, Haydn Symphony No.103 in E flat "Drum Roll"
Family Concert - The Birds
17 February 2008
15:00
Respighi The Birds, Rautavaara Cantus Arcticus, Ravel Mother Goose
Principal Changes
25 January 2008
19:30
Mozart Symphony No.34, K338 in C major, Britten Serenade for tenor, horn and strings, Op.31, Stravinsky Danses Concertantes, Mozart Symphony No.41, K551 in C major "Jupiter"
Fond Farewell
23 September 2007
19:30
Beethoven Symphony No.8, Op.93 in F major Mendelssohn Concerto for Violin, Op.64 in E minor Holst St Paul's Suite Vaughan Williams Symphony No.5 in D major
Royal Flush
15 July 2007
19:30
Join us in welcoming Russian born artist Nikolai Demidenko, who returns to Milton Keynes, for his first collaboration with the Orchestra under Sian's baton.
The Hit Squad
26 May 2007
15:00
The Hit Squad is an exciting team of brass and percussion players who have come together to show off their skills and instruments to have an afternoon of fun.
Great Masters
20 April 2007
19:30
"Truly, the spark of Divine genius resides in this Schubert!" - Beethoven.
Power and Glory
11 March 2007
19:30
"Mozart's ability to transform darkly dramatic drama into sheer bliss makes this one of my favourite concertos. And Beethoven and Sibelius go even further - the noble heart of the unjustly held political prisoner almost explodes with unimaginable happinessas he released into the blaze of triumph and light that is the end of Leonore No 3, while Sibelius constructs the whole of the 5th Symphony as one huge journey to the power and glory of the final chords." - Sian Edwards
Carnival of the Animals
10 February 2007
15:00
Join with musicians from the orchestra on an exploration into animal territory of music and rhyming verse.
Milton Keynes at 40!
27 January 2007
19:30
"This is a most attractive concert.... Elgar's introduction and Allegro is one of his happiest inspirations and uses the string orchestra to stunning effect. Elgar's nostalgic melancholy in the Cello Concerto has always captivated audienceswhile Brahms' 3rd Symphony has both sun and shadow but resolves into deep peace - balm to the soul!" - Hilary Davan Wetton
Zambezi Tales
26 January 2007
11:30
"Zambezi Tales, an African Journey" is an enchanting musical work written by the living composer Richard Brown, based on animal folk tales from Zimbabwe and Zambia - mostly from the Shona and Tonga tribes.
A Soldier's Tale
16 December 2006
15:00
Warm up for the festive season with this interactive family concert.
A Festive Feast
02 December 2006
19:30
Milton Keynes City Orchestra's Symphonic Brass and the Danesbrough Chorus welcomes you to Woburn church for a festive feast of music to mark the start of advent.
The High Sheriff's Concert
12 November 2006
19:30
The High Sheriff wishes to dedicate this concert to all those who work for the benefit of their local community, and whoose efforts often go unnoticed and unthanked. It is a concert in aid of two of his chosen charities - Milton Keynes Community Foundation and Willen Hospice Alexander Boswell, High Sheriff of Buckinghamshire
Song and Dance
28 October 2006
15:00
A great introduction for children with lots of participation!
Opening Highlights
17 September 2006
19:30
The season takes a running start and launches with a programme of the best-loved classical works for orchestra - all of them featuring in the Classic FM chart of top rated works year after year. Strauss' Overture will excite and entertain as a trailer for the Bruch Violin Concerto performed here by the young Korean violist So-Ock Kim who makes a welcome return to Milton Keynes with her Stradivarius violin. From the energetic comic thrust of Rossini, we journey with Smetana along the river Vitava
The High Sheriff's Concert
01 January 1900
00:100
The High Sheriff’s Concert 7.30pm on Sunday 7th September 2008 Verdi Overture Nabucco Beethoven Piano Concerto no.3, Op.37 in C minor Tchaikovsky Symphony no. 5, op.64 in E minor “Milton Keynes City Orchestra season’s new starts with a celebration in honour of the High Sherriff of Buckingham, Peter Thorogood. The programme has all the verve and passion required to invigorate us after the summer holidays, with Verdi’s marvellous Nabucco Overture and the initially dark but finally trium
