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SUMMARY:SYMPHONIC STORIES
DESCRIPTION:Step into a world of vivid imagination and sweeping landscapes with the Market Harborough Orchestra’s Symphonic Stories\, conducted by the charismatic Stephen Bell on Saturday 4th July 2026. From the delicate brushstrokes of Respighi’s Three Botticelli Pictures to the sun-drenched vistas of Grofé’s Mississippi Suite\, each piece paints a striking musical scene. The journey culminates in Rimsky-Korsakov’s powerful Antar Symphony – a gripping tale of exile\, love\, and mystical transformation. Join us for an evening where music becomes myth\, and every note tells a story. \nINFORMATION FOR MHO PLAYERS \n\nOttorino Respighi – Trittico Botticelliano (Three Botticelli Pictures)\, P.151 <1927>  -1 1 1 1 — 1 1 0 0 — 1perc — hp — cel\, pf — str\nFerde Grofé – Mississippi Suite <1925>  – 3[1.2.pic] 2[1.2/Eh] 2[1.2/bcl] 2[1.2] — 4 3 3 1 — tmp+3 — hp — str\nRimsky-Korsakov – Symphony No.2\, op.9\, F-sharp minor (Antar\, Symphonic Suite) <1868–1897> –  3[1.2.3/pic] 2[1/Eh.2] 2 2 — 4 2 3 1 — tmp+3 — hp — str\n\nREHEARSAL SCHEDULE 2026 \n\nSunday 14 June – 1.45 – 4.30pm – Methodist\nTuesday 16 June – 7.30 – 9.30pm – STRINGS – Congregational Church Lark Room\nSunday 21 June – 1.45 – 4.30pm – Methodist\nFriday 26 June – 7.30 – 9.30pm – WIND – Methodist Church\nSunday 28 June – 1.45 – 4.30pm – Methodist\nFriday 3 July- 7.30-9.30pm – Methodist Church\nSaturday 4 July – 2.00 to 5.00pm\, CONCERT 7.30pm
URL:https://mhorchestra.com/concert/symphonic-stories/
LOCATION:Market Harborough Methodist Church\, Northampton Road\, Market Harborough\, Leicestershire\, LE16 9HG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261017T193000
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SUMMARY:THE SYMPHONIC CINEMA
DESCRIPTION:The Symphonic Cinema launches the MHO’s new season with a thrilling celebration of film music at its very best. This programme brings some of the most iconic scores ever written to Market Harborough\, performed in their full symphonic glory. From the awe and wonder of Jurassic Park and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial to the unforgettable themes of Star Wars\, John Williams’ music reminds us why his sound worlds have shaped generations of cinema lovers. Alongside these classics sits Bernard Herrmann’s gripping Suite from Psycho\, music of extraordinary tension and atmosphere\, and Joe Hisaishi’s luminous The Legend of Ashitaka from Princess Mononoke. At the heart of the concert is Shostakovich’s exuberant Suite for Variety Orchestra\, brimming with colour\, wit and energy\, including the famous Waltz No. 2\, known to many from Eyes Wide Shut. A night of drama\, nostalgia and symphonic spectacle\, this concert promises a powerful opening to the season. \nFOR MHO PLAYERS\nJohn Williams – Theme from “Jurassic Park” – 3(1.2.picc) 3(1.2.CA) 3(1.2.bass) 3(1.2.3/contra)  4331 Timp +3 Hrp Pno strings \nBernard Herrmann -Suite from “Psycho” (Prelude-The City – The Madhouse – The Murder – Finale) – Strings \nJohn Williams -Music from the Star Wars Saga \n\nImperial March – 3(1.2.picc)2(1.2/CA) 2 2 4331 Timp +2 hrp pno/celeste strngs\nPrincess Leia’s Theme – 3(1.2.picc)2(1.CA) 3(1.2.bass)2 4331 Timp +2 hrp pno/celeste strngs\nAcross the Stars – 3(1.2.picc)3(1.2.CA)33(1.2.3/contra) 4231 Tmp+1 hrp pno Strings\nJedi Steps and Finale – 3(1.2.3/picc)3(1.2.3/CA)3(1.2.3/bass)3(1.2.3/contra) 4431 Timp +3 hrp pno/celeste strngs\n\nJoe Hisaishi – The Legend of Ashitaka from “Princess Mononoke” 2\,2\,3(1.2.bass)\,2 – 4\,3\,3\,1 – timp+4perc – pno\,hp – strings \nDmitri Shostakovich – Suite for Variety Orchestra no. 1 – 2[1.2/pic] 1 2 1 — 3 3 3 1 — 4sx[2asx\, 2tsx] — gtr\, accordion — tmp+2 — hp — pf\, cel/pf — str – perc: bd\, cym\, sus cym\, sd\, tri\, tambn\, glock\, xyl\, vib (note – guitar\, accordion\, piano\, and celeste will be rationalised into 2 keyboard parts) \nJohn Williams – Adventures on Earth from “E.T. the Extra Terrestrial” -3(3pic)2(2ca)23(3cbn)/4331/timp.3perc/hp.pf(cel)/str \nREHEARSALS\n• Sunday 27th September 2026\, 1.45–4.30pm – Methodist\n• Tuesday 30th September 2027 – STRINGS – Venue TBC\n• Sunday 4th October 2027\, 1.45–4.30pm – Methodist\n• Friday 9th October 2027\, 7.30–9.30pm – WIND – Methodist Church\n• Sunday 11th October 2027\, 1.45–4.30pm – Methodist\n• Friday 16th October 2027\, 7.30–9.30pm – Methodist Church\n• Saturday 17th October 2027\, 2.00–5.00pm rehearsal\, CONCERT 7.30pm
URL:https://mhorchestra.com/concert/the-symphonic-cinema/
LOCATION:Market Harborough Methodist Church\, Northampton Road\, Market Harborough\, Leicestershire\, LE16 9HG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:CALL OF THE WILD
DESCRIPTION:Call of the Wild is a programme inspired by nature\, movement and the elemental forces that shape both landscape and human imagination. Delibes’ Sylvia opens the evening with music rooted in woodland myth and pastoral colour\, full of grace\, energy and rhythmic vitality. Hamilton Harty’s With the Wild Geese follows\, evoking the pull of migration and freedom in a work of sweeping momentum and emotional power. The concert culminates in Sibelius’ Fifth Symphony\, a towering statement of Nordic symphonic writing\, inspired by the natural world and crowned by the famous horn calls of its final movement\, one of the most exhilarating moments in orchestral music. This is a concert of expansive sound\, deep atmosphere and thrilling orchestral drive. \nFOR MHO PLAYERS\n Léo Delibes – Sylvia: Suite  – 2[1.2/pic] 2 2 2 — 4 4[2tp\, 2crt] 3 1 — tmp+3 — hp — str – perc: sd\, tri\, cym\, bd \nHamilton Harty – With the Wild Geese  – 3[1.2.3/pic]  3[1.2.Eh]  3[1.2.bcl]  2 — 4  2  3  1 — tmp+3 — hp — str perc: cym\, sus cym\, bd\, sd \nJean Sibelius – Symphony No.5\, op.82\, E-flat major – 2  2  2  2 — 4  3  3  0 — tmp — str \nREHEARSALS\n\nSunday 17 January 2027\, 1.45–4.30pm – Methodist\nTuesday 19 January 2027 – STRINGS – Venue TBC\nSunday 24 January 2027\, 1.45–4.30pm – Methodist\nFriday 29 January 2027\, 7.30–9.30pm – WIND – Methodist Church\nSunday 31 January 2027\, 1.45–4.30pm – Methodist\nFriday 5 February 2027\, 7.30–9.30pm – Methodist Church\nSaturday 6 February 2027\, 2.00–5.00pm rehearsal\, CONCERT 7.30pm
URL:https://mhorchestra.com/concert/call-of-the-wild/
LOCATION:Market Harborough Methodist Church\, Northampton Road\, Market Harborough\, Leicestershire\, LE16 9HG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:CONTINENTAL TOUR
DESCRIPTION:Join the Market Harborough Orchestra for a musical journey across Europe and beyond. Nielsen’s radiant Helios Overture opens with the blazing energy of sunrise\, followed by Dvořák’s charming Czech Suite\, rich with the warmth and dance rhythms of Bohemia. Soloist Jake Humphrey leads a thrilling side-trip to Armenia in Arutiunian’s celebrated Trumpet Concerto\, a work of sweeping lyricism and dazzling virtuosity. The evening concludes in southern Spain with Turina’s vibrant Sinfonía sevillana\, alive with colour\, rhythm\, and Mediterranean warmth. A vivid and uplifting celebration of Europe’s musical landscapes. \nFOR MHO PLAYERS\n Carl Nielsen – Helios Overture\, op.17 – 3[1.2.3/pic]  2  2  2 — 4  3  3  1 — tmp — str \nAntonín Dvořák – Czech Suite\, op.39\, B.93\, D major – 2  3[1.2.Eh]  2  2 — 2  2  0  0 — tmp — str \nAleksandr Arutiunian – Trumpet Concerto – 2[1.2/pic]  2  2  2 — 4  2  3  1 — tmp+3 — hp — str perc: bd\, cym\, sd\, tri \nJoaquín Turina – Sinfonia sevillana\, op.23 – 3[1.2.3/pic]  3[1.2.Eh]  3[1.2.bcl]  3[1.2.cbn] — 4  3  3  1 — tmp+2 — hp — cel — str perc: bd\, cym\, sus cym\, tri\, sd\, cast\, glock \nREHEARSALS\n\nSunday 6 June 2027\, 1.45–4.30pm – Methodist\nTuesday 8 June 2027 – STRINGS – Congregational\nSunday 13 June 2027\, 1.45–4.30pm – Methodist\nFriday 18 June 2027\, 7.30–9.30pm – WIND – Methodist Church\nSunday 20 June 2027\, 1.45–4.30pm – Methodist\nFriday 25 June 2027\, 7.30–9.30pm – Methodist Church\nSaturday 26 June 2027\, 2.00–5.00pm rehearsal\, CONCERT 7.30pm
URL:https://mhorchestra.com/concert/river-of-red-and-gold/
LOCATION:Market Harborough Methodist Church\, Northampton Road\, Market Harborough\, Leicestershire\, LE16 9HG\, United Kingdom
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