Borodin Symphony No 2 in B Minor
On Saturday 20 May, Tonbridge Philharmonic Society under their conductor, Matthew Willis, gave what he called “a challenging” concert, and they certainly rose to the occasion with a spirited performance. The programme was full of interesting contrasts, starting with...
Mostly Mozart
After a very Mozartian start to Cherubini’s Overture Anacréon, the Allegro found the Tonbridge Philharmonic Orchestra in dashing mood. From the quiet ‘cello start to the dramatic wind crescendi under the baton of Matthew Willis, this was a well-shaped performance....
Chausson Symphony in B flat
On Saturday 18 February a large audience enjoyed a varied and unusual programme presented by the Tonbridge Philharmonic Society under their conductor, Matthew Willis. First were the Nocturnes I and II by Debussy. The first, entitled Nuages (Clouds) was atmospheric –...
Family Carols 2016
What a good time we had! Tonbridge Philharmonic Society and the Tonbridge Round Table again presented their Family Carols in Tonbridge School Chapel on 17 December. The Chapel housed not only the Philharmonic’s Choir, conductor Matthew Willis, with organist Chris...