Wellington College: Smith Square Hall Concert

Wellington College Symphony Orchestra, directed by Simon Williamson, and Wellington College Chapel Choir, directed by Jack Thompson, return to Smith Square Hall to perform a varied programme of music, celebrating the strong musical tradition of the school. With the second half’s programme centred around Prokofiev’s enchanting Peter and the Wolf and the first half including Jonathan Dove’s radiant Seek Him that Maketh the Seven Stars as well as Elgar’s Serenade for Strings and the 1st movement of Hummel’s Trumpet Concerto performed by the Chamber Orchestra and Camerata, directed by Anthony Bailey and Sarah Durrant, the concert explores a variety of styles and influences. The programme finishes with Sibelius’ stirring Finlandia.

Founded in 1859 as the national memorial to the Duke of Wellington, Wellington College places music at the heart of its educational vision, providing outstanding opportunities for students to flourish as performers, musicians and individuals.