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Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra

The Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra perform every two months through the season between November – July.

OnTheWight has been an active supporter of the IWSO since 2010, over which time the audience for the performances has grown considerably. We take great pride in helping more Islanders experience the glory of a full orchestra, playing live on our Island.

Below are some of the event features and reviews of Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra concerts.

28, March 2023·4 min read

Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra review: A marvellous musical evening

The Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra's third concert of the 2022-2023 season wowed audiences with Brahms and Tchaikovsky and an extraordinary solo by oboist, Fergus McCready

7, March 2023·2 min read

Support Wight Brainy Bunch with a night of music and mastery from Fergus McCready and Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra

Discover the rare talent of oboe virtuoso Fergus McCready as he makes his debut with Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra

Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra January 2023 by Allan Marsh LRPS

28, January 2023·6 min read

Young Island talents shine at Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra concert: Review

The Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra's January 2023 concert featuring guest conductor James Thomas and pianist Thomas Luke was a "corker" with "glittering" performances and a moving audience experience, writes Jonathan Dodd

10, January 2023·2 min read

BBC Young Musician of the Year 2020 winner to perform Rachmaninov’s iconic concerto with Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra

Experience the exceptional talent of Thomas Luke, BBC Young Musician of the Year 2020 Winner, as he performs Rachmaninov's iconic Piano Concerto no.2 with the Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra later this month

IWSO Concert November 2022 by Allan Marsh

28, November 2022·6 min read

Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra Review: London Calling

Jonathan Dodd reviews the first Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra Concert of the season. Read on to see why he loved it so much

1, November 2022·1 min read

Star cello soloist returns to join Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra for first concert of the season

Richard Harwood is described by BBC Music Magazine as ‘an articulate musician with zest, spontaneity, technical assurance and a lovely sense of line. See him play live later this month with the Island's hugely talented Symphony Orchestra

IWSO concert at the Steam Railway by Allan Marsh

5, August 2022·8 min read

Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra Review: Sunshine and Steam

Read Jonathan's latest review to see why he loved the outdoor Symphony Orchestra concert at Isle of Wight Steam Railway so much

26, July 2022·1 min read

Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra returns Steam Railway for summer concert

A great programme of pieces are planned for this delightful summer concert at the Steam Railway. Always popular, book now to secure your spot

Symphony Orchestra Jul 2022 concert by Allan Marsh

17, July 2022·6 min read

Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra Review: Where There’s a Will

Jonathan Dodd shares his review of the latest Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra concert. See what he thought of the final concert of the season at Medina Theatre

Will Doyle with euphonium in front of sunset

28, June 2022·1 min read

The versatile euphonium features in final Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra Concert of the season

The programme for the final concert of the season is brimming with orchestral favourites, as well as a new version of Gordon Jacob’s Fantasia for Euphonium

21, May 2022·6 min read

Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra Review: Kliphuis, Fast and Loose

Find out why Jonathan Dodd felt the latest Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra concert was sensational

26, April 2022·1 min read

Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra’s next concert features versatile violinist, Tim Kliphuis

Kliphuis will perform a hugely appealing beautiful fusion of classical and jazz, whilst the second half of the concert will be dominated by Brahms’ magnificent Symphony no.1 in C minor

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