Dorset Echo article by Joanna Davis - Wednesday 4th December 2019

A NUTCRACKER Dorset United Church, Dorchester

DORSET Sinfonia, the more they change, they better they get, that is what is happening to this Weymouth based orchestra which started life as a modest arts centre group in the town and has now grown to be a 40-strong orchestra with a distinctly professional style.

Under the baton of the orchestra’s conductor David Ansell and leader Rachel Greenwood, their latest concert consisted of...

Dorset Echo article by Joanna Davis - Tuesday 2nd April 2019

A CELEBRATED pianist is bringing a rhapsody to Weymouth.

Duncan Honeybourne will perform George Gershwin’s world famous A Rhapsody in Blue with the Dorset Sinfonia at St Mary’s Church in Weymouth on Saturday, April 6.

Weymouth-born Duncan...

Dorset Echo article by Joanna Davis - Saturday 4th March 2017

CLASSICAL ORCHESTRA Dorset Sinfonia will perform at St Mary's Church in Dorchester on Saturday April 1.

The concert will feature Dvorak's Cello Concerto in B minor with Sally Flann and Sibelius' Finlandia and Tchaikovsky's 5th Symphony...

Bournemouth Echo article by Norman Hartley - Thursday 17th December 2015

WHAT A PLEASURE it was to hear two of Dorset’s best-loved musical institutions, the Weymouth Choral Society and the Dorset Sinfonia performing together in a glorious Christmas concert to end the Weymouth musical year.

Under the baton of musical director Helen Brind the choir and orchestra gave a Tidings of Joy concert at St John’s Church which delighted...

Dorset Echo article by Joanna Davis - Saturday 4th July 2015

THE WILD WEST beckons for Dorset Sinfonia.

The orchestra's summer concert will take its audience on a wild ride at Weymouth Bay Methodist Church on Saturday July 11 at 2.20pm. The show is particularly aimed at children with silly things for them to do like learning how to do the Mexican Hat Dance. Another highlight will be the world premiere of a piece written especially...

Dorset Echo article by Joanna Davis - Thursday 11th December 2014

ONE VOICE choir and the Dorset Sinfonia orchestra combined to perform Joel Raney’s Let the Whole World Sing, a Christmas musical in two concerts at Dorchester’s Dorford Centre and St John’s Church in Weymouth. Dorchester Mayor Peter Mann was in attendance at the Dorchester concert while Mayor of Weymouth and Portland Kate Wheller went to..."

Dorset Echo article by Joanna Davis - Wednesday 9th July 2014

A PATRIOTIC CONCERT with a touch of Hollywood glamour is coming to Weymouth.

Dorset Sinfonia orchestra is performing a concert at Weymouth Bay Methodist Church on Saturday. The event is a blend of film music and classic Last Night of the Proms pieces...

Dorset Echo article by Ruth Meech - Monday 3rd March 2014

DORSET SINFONIA, a leading amateur orchestra in Weymouth, is breaking new ground by joining with renowned Dorset pianist Duncan Honeybourne, for their spring concert.

Duncan will be performing Beethoven's Fourth Piano Concerto at the concert on April 2. Duncan has an impressive and illustrious career...

A review by Erica and Andy Stabellini - Saturday 13th July 2013

"This joyful and playful concert proved to be a real treat, a refreshing experience to break the monotony of the current heat wave.

"The friendly atmosphere, combined with skilful players and a diverse and original programme, charmed the whole audience. The show included demonstrations of the different elements of the orchestra, and engaging opportunities for the younger public to join in with simple instruments. 

"The show was introduced by the magical tunes of the popular Harry Potter themes, captivating both children and grown-ups. The brilliantly executed masterpiece by Prokofiev was visually enhanced by the use of props by spectators and players alike. We e specially enjoyed the original composition The Great Dorset Welly Dance, with percussions conjuring a spell to alleviate the high temperatures. The conductor's humorous performance and the cohesiveness of the orchestra were also well embodied in the Pizzicato Polka, a little discovery and a true pleasure."

Dorset Echo article by Ruth Meech - Saturday 13th July 2013

FAMILIES AND CHILDREN are in for a treat when Dorset Sinfonia performs a Meet the Orchestra concert on July 13. The performance aims to get children and young adults to...