March 2012 Series: Saturday 10th (Shaldon) and Sunday 11th (Totnes)

Cabezón - Tiento de Quarto Tono/Orch. Francis Monkman - Bach: Toccata and Fugue in D Minor/Orch. Leopold Stokowski - Mahler: Symphony no 5

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Gustav Mahler, in addition to his genius as a composer and talent as a conductor, was also a great orchestrator. As a reflection of this aspect of his musicianship it seemed appropriate to partner the main work of the evening, his Symphony no 5, with two orchestrations - the first piece, Tiento de Quarto Tono by Antonio de Cabezón (1510 – 1566), originally for keyboard, has been orchestrated for an orchestra of Mahlerian proportions by Francis Monkman, himself a hugely accomplished harpsichord and organ player. The second piece is Leopold Stokowski's orchestration of the Bach 'Toccata and Fugue in D Minor'

You can buy tickets online for Shaldon - 10-03-2012 or Totnes - 11-03-2012

TSO receives grants from 'Awards for All' and local Charitable Foundations

Over recent years, the orchestra’s reputation has grown immensely resulting in ever-increasing audience numbers. Consequently the TSO has been able to secure sponsorship from both the local business and charity sectors. In the last 3 years alone this has totalled over £11,000. These awards have been crucial to the orchestra’s desire to reach out to the local community, in particular to provide free music workshops in local schools and free admission to our concerts for children under16 and disadvantaged groups. The TSO has also won funds to commission new music from local composers. Other funds have enabled us to purchase vital new equipment such as percussion and music stands. Some of our sponsors include:

Lottery Awards for All.
Torbay Council
Gemini Trust
Margery and Geoffrey Jones
Mitchell Trust
The Lewis Trust
South Hams Radio
The Elmgrant Trust
The Torquay Charities
Beacon Park Removals Totnes

The TSO is extremely grateful to these organisations for their support.