The Mid-Somerset Orchestra

01/09/2026

🎶 A brand-new season of live orchestral music is coming! 🎶

We’re delighted to announce the Mid-Somerset Orchestra 2026–27 concert season. We’d love you to join us for the whole journey, and save money with our new Season Ticket:

🎟️ Season Ticket: just £45
✨ Save up to 25% compared with buying individual tickets
🎶 Covers all four concerts in our 2026–27 season
💺 Choose your preferred seating area
👥 And if you can’t make a concert, your season ticket is fully transferable — bring a friend or family member instead!

📅 2026–27 Concert Season
• Sunday 15 November 2026 – 3pm
• Sunday 7 February 2027 – 3pm
• Saturday 8 May 2027 – 7:30pm
• Saturday 3 July 2027 – 7:30pm

🚨 Don’t leave it too late: Tickets are already selling fast for our opening concert on Sunday 15 November, so if you’re planning to join us this season, now is the time to secure your seats.

🎟️ Get your Season Ticket here:
https://midsomersetorchestra.co.uk/product/mid-somerset-orchestra-season-ticket-2026-27/

We can’t wait to welcome you back for another season of wonderful live music! ❤️

Enjoy a full season of inspiring live music and save up to 25% with a Season Ticket for the Mid-Somerset Orchestra 2026–27 concert series. Please note: the 2026–27 season begins with the concert on Sunday 15 November 2026. The concert on Saturday 4 July 2026 is the final concert of the 2025–26...

26/08/2026

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Harvey Brink as our new Principal Conductor, starting in September. He will lead his first public concert with the orchestra on 15th November.

Harvey is Deputy Director of Music at Wells Cathedral School, where he regularly conducts the student Symphony Orchestra. He brings a wealth of conducting and leadership experience, a wide repertoire, and an infectious enthusiasm for making music in the community.

Speaking about his appointment, Harvey said:

"I am thrilled to be joining the Mid-Somerset Orchestra as Principal Conductor. Having already been associated with the orchestra through my role at Wells Cathedral School, I know what a welcoming and committed musical community it is. I'm looking forward to starting work with the musicians in September and sharing great performances with our audiences in Somerset."

We are excited to begin this new chapter with Harvey and look forward to welcoming audiences to his inaugural concert, our Family Matinee on Sunday 15th November at 3pm in Strode Theatre.

10/07/2026

An exciting concert to end the 2025-6 season last Saturday, thanks to all who came to enjoy it! Thanks also to our soloist Harry, and to Hitoshi who has taken his final bow as our Principal Conductor.

Look out for lots of exciting news over the summer, including: concert plans for 2026-7, an introduction to our new Principal Conductor, and special offers on concert tickets for our most loyal customers.

02/07/2026

Here's Harry Jordan rehearsing with the MSO last night - we're really looking forward to performing the Elgar Cello Concerto with him on Saturday evening!

30/06/2026

As we bring the 2025-26 concert season to a close with our performance on Saturday 4 July, we also mark our final concert with MSO Principal Conductor Hitoshi Suzuki.

Since joining the orchestra in 2018, Hitoshi has brought energy, enthusiasm and insight to every rehearsal and performance. His passion for music, attention to detail and ability to bring out the best in our players have made him greatly appreciated by both the orchestra and our audiences.

His commitment has been remarkable. Every week, Hitoshi has travelled from mainland Europe to rehearse with the orchestra, demonstrating an exceptional dedication to making music for our audience in Somerset.

We would like to thank Hitoshi for his leadership, musicianship and commitment over the past eight years, and wish him every success for the future.

Finally, thank you to everyone who has supported the Mid-Somerset Orchestra and shared this musical journey with us. We look forward to welcoming you to our final concert of the season on Saturday.

22/06/2026

Did you know that Borodin's Overture to Prince Igor is one of the great hidden gems of the orchestral repertoire?

Packed with lovely tunes, sparkling orchestration and relentless energy, it's a thrilling curtain-raiser to our Summer Concert. However, it doesn't appear nearly as often in the concert hall as it deserves, so this is a wonderful chance to hear it live.

And think of it as a taster, because we'll be returning to Borodin's epic world of Prince Igor next season with more music from this magnificent opera.

Join us to discover why this neglected masterpiece deserves a place alongside the most famous concert overtures.

🎟️ Tickets and details:

The Mid-Somerset Orchestra’s Summer Concert places the spotlight on Elgar’s Cello Concerto, one of the most searching and personal works in the repertoire. The solo part will be performed by Harry Jordan, formerly of Wells Cathedral School and now a student at the Royal Academy of Music. Harry.....

17/06/2026

Meet Harry Jordan, our brilliant soloist in the Elgar Cello Concerto. Harry was a student at Wells Cathedral School, and is now at the prestigious Royal Academy of Music. Come and hear the performance on 4th July at Strode Theatre!

13/05/2026

Straight back to work this evening in rehearsal for our summer concert on 4th July, and the music is starting to take shape!

Elgar’s Cello Concerto was written just after World War I and is often heard as a farewell to the old Romantic world, while Borodin and Schumann’s music bursts with optimism, folklore and sweeping landscapes. This programme offers a fascinating contrast of passion, nostalgia and historic national character.

11/05/2026

🎻 We’re now on Instagram! 🎶

Follow The Mid-Somerset Orchestra for concert updates, rehearsal snapshots, behind-the-scenes moments, and plenty of orchestral music along the way.

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We’d love to see you there!

29/04/2026

We very much enjoyed rehearsing the Barber Violin Concerto with soloist Emma Steenkamp this evening. It's going to be a memorable concert!