03/05/2026
We are absolutely ECSTATIC to announce... Shakespeare-themed midsummer 40th Anniversary Concert on 27 June! 🎉 🎶
The programme offers a thematic journey inspired by Shakespeare's comedies and tragedies. Light-hearted romance, comedy and fairy-tale imagery contrast with intense emotional drama, all brought together with performative readings.
Our concert opens with Berlioz’s charming and witty overture Béatrice et Bénédict, followed by The Merry Wives of Windsor Overture by Nicolai.
The programme transitions to romance and tragedy in Norwegian composer Johan Svendsen’s 1876 Romeo and Juliet Fantasy tone poem and Mendelssohn’s popular incidental music to the magical Midsummer Night’s Dream.
But the drama doesn’t end there - we'll finish with possibly the most iconic classical composition of all time, Beethoven’s powerful and exciting Symphony No 5.
We look forward to welcoming you to join us for what promises to be a truly joyous occasion, celebrating Kew Sinfonia’s achievements over 40 years of wonderful music making!
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