Review: TPS April 2025 Concert

This was the first time I have had the pleasure of hearing the Tonbridge Philharmonic orchestra and choir perform under Conductor Olivia Tait’s hugely talented hands, and I was not disappointed. The orchestra and choir were on top form, providing us with a hugely...

Review: TPS February 2025 Concert

This was the first concert for the Tonbridge Philharmonic Orchestra under their interim musical director Oliver Cope, in the position while current incumbent Naomi Butcher is on maternity leave. On this evidence he has quickly built a rapport with the orchestra,...

Review: TPS November 2024 Concert

REQUIEM – GABRIEL FAURE  The elegant setting of The Chapel of St Augustine at Tonbridge School was the venue for the first concert of the season. Sadly, the seats were not all taken, perhaps the music of Michael Tippett is less familiar to audiences, although Fauré’s...

Review: TPS Summer 2024 Concert

Another joyful night was spent serenaded by Tonbridge Philharmonic Society, and what a highly talented group they are! Last Saturday’s Summer Prom Concert definitely had a last night of the Proms vibe, complete with audience participation and Name that Tune comical...
Review: TPS March 2024 Concert – Bach Mass in B Minor

Review: TPS March 2024 Concert – Bach Mass in B Minor

What a joy to spend an evening at the Tonbridge School Chapel being serenaded once more by the superb Tonbridge Philharmonic society’s latest rendering, Bach Mass in B minor. What a triumph!  I always look forward to the TPS concerts for I know that I will be...
Review: TPS February 2024 Concert – Tchaikovsky 4

Review: TPS February 2024 Concert – Tchaikovsky 4

The first concert of 2024 was exciting and a great start to the rest of the season. Tonight’s performance was some classics, an exciting programme. To set the scene; the evening was accompanied by excellent programme notes that had been researched by Joanna Mace and...