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Sunday 21 May 2023, 3pm

Saffron Walden Symphony Orchestra

Saffron Walden Symphony Orchestra

Presented by Saffron Walden Symphony Orchestra

Saffron Walden Symphony Orchestra performing in concert on stage at Saffron Hall

Clarinettist Stephanie Godwin makes her Saffron Hall debut in a concert of music inspired by visions and dreams.

John Foulds has been described as “the greatest 20th Century composer of genius to be almost entirely ignored”. His great 1910 tone poem Mirage had to wait almost a century for its premiere. Malcolm Arnold’s cheeky nature comes to the fore in his 2nd Clarinet Concerto, especially in the jazz-inspired finale. The concert ends with Berlioz’s visionary Symphonie Fantastique.

Performance information

Running time

2 hours

Content warnings

Age Guidance 7+

This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to this performance.

Booking information

Seating style

This event has tiered stalls and balcony seating

Transport

Shuttle bus

The shuttle bus won't be running for this event

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Programme and performers

Programme

  • John Foulds Mirage 25 mins
  • Malcolm Arnold Clarinet Concerto No.2 16 mins
  • Hector Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique 50 mins

Performers

  • Saffron Walden Symphony Orchestra
  • Richard Hull conductor
  • Stephanie Godwin clarinet

Information for your visit

Sunday 21 May 2023, 3pm

Schedule

All timings are approximate and will be updated closer to the show date. Please check the website on the day of the performance for up-to-date information.

Latecomers can usually be admitted at a suitable gap within the performance.

When to arrive

2pm - 2.45pm
We have over 400 free parking spots for anyone driving.

Foyer opens

2pm
Enjoy a drink at the bar before the auditorium opens.

Auditorium opens

2.30pm
Get your tickets ready for checking, find your seats, sit back and relax.

Show starts

3pm

Interval

Interval (20 mins)

Show ends

5pm (approx)

Content warnings

Age Guidance 7+

This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to this performance.

Location

Saffron Hall

Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4UH

Transport

Shuttle bus

The shuttle bus won't be running for this performance
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Additional information

Drinks

For this event, drinks are not allowed in the auditorium.

Cloakroom

We are unable to allow any bags into the performance space which are larger than a hand bag or small backpack. Unfortunately our cloakroom will not be in operation.

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