Worthing Symphony Orchestra

Worthing Symphony Orchestra (WSO)
Orchestra
Founded	1926
Concert hall	Assembly Hall, Worthing
Principal conductor	John Gibbons

The Worthing Symphony Orchestra is the professional orchestra for the town of Worthing and the only professional orchestra in the English county of West Sussex. Founded in 1926, the orchestra was the first municipal orchestra in Britain.

The WSO's principal conductor John S Gibbons, has led the ensemble since 1997.^[1] The orchestra is led by Julian Leaper, who also leads the City of London Sinfonia.^[2] As of 2008, the orchestra comprised around 55-60 musicians.^{[citation needed]}

The orchestra performs at the Assembly Hall in Worthing, which, according to the WSO's principal conductor, John Gibbons, boasts some of the finest acoustics in Europe.^[3] Notable musicians who have performed with the WSO at the Assembly Hall include Julian Lloyd Webber,^[4][5] and Nicola Benedetti.^[6]

The WSO also accompanies competitors in the Sussex International Piano Competition.^[7]

See also

• Music of Sussex

References

1. "About John Gibbons". Worthing Theatres. Retrieved 11 January 2012.
2. Epsom & Ewell Borough Council website|Accessed 2011-05-15
3. "Save Our Theatres: Case for Worthing Assembly Hall". The Theatres Trust. 2 April 2011. Retrieved 11 January 2012.
4. "Upcoming Concerts". Julian Lloyd Webber. Archived from the original on 16 January 2012. Retrieved 11 January 2012.
5. "Review: Family Film & Sport Concert". Worthing Herald. Retrieved 11 January 2012.
6. "Seen and Heard Concert Review". Music Web International. Retrieved 11 January 2012.
7. Amey, Richard (9 April 2013). "Worthing plays host to the second Sussex International Piano Competition". The Latest. Retrieved 9 April 2013.

External links

• Background information on the WSO