History
Sutton Symphony
Orchestra was founded in 1946 giving its first
concert in November of that year. In the tradition
of those days, the programme on that occasion
comprised 9 items, including a symphony!
The orchestra has been well served by several
conductors, of whom the longest-serving was Joan
Kemp-Potter (1974 - 1992). During her tenure,
'Pot' as she was affectionately known, extended
the repertoire of the orchestra and the musical
appreciation of the audience, by introducing some
lesser known works and commissions alongside more
familiar pieces.
The orchestra has given an average of 3 concerts
every season and almost every one has featured a
solo item. Soloists have included professional
musicians living locally, talented students, and
members of the orchestra. A programme in January
1988 included a group of songs performed by a
young Welsh singer, Bryn Terfel, just starting out
on his career. Barry Wordsworth, conductor at the
Royal Ballet, was a harpsichord soloist with the
orchestra in December 1966.
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