The Exeter Symphony Orchestra performs a series of three concerts a year in the Exeter area. The orchestra aims to attract talented young musicians embarking on their solo careers, as well as established favourites. Their musical director and principal conductor is Mark Perry.

Saturday 13th July:

Adams: Short Ride in a Fast Machine

Coates: The London Suite

Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No.3
(Soloist: Samantha Ward)

Brahms: Symphony No.3

Samantha Ward has performed extensively around the UK and in Europe and has appeared on British television and radio several times. In October 2007, she gave her solo debut recital at London's Wigmore Hall and has given solo recitals in such venues as St Martin in the Fields, St John's Smith Square, St David's Hall Cardiff and Manchester's Bridgewater Hall, as well as in concert halls around Europe. Samantha was awarded a fellowship from the Guildhall School of Music for the year 2007/8, where she studied under the Senior Professor Joan Havill and was awarded a major educational award from the Musicians' Benevolent Fund to continue her postgraduate studies at the school. She previously studied at Chetham's School of Music in Manchester with the Polish pianist Alicja Fiderkiewicz. She has also recently been awarded a scholarship from the Dartington International Summer Festival where she took masterclasses with Stephen Bishop-Kovacevich. In November 2011, Samantha recorded both solo and duet albums (with Maciej Raginia) for Schott Music Publishers.

Box Office:
Can be bought in person, by post or on line at www.exeterphoenix.org.uk by phone.

Booking: Cash, cheque and all major credit and debit cards accepted. A transaction fee of 50p is charged on all cards.

Box Office: Open Mon - Sat 10am - 8pm & Sun 11.30am-5pm
By Phone: Box office: 01392 667080. If it is out of hours or you are unable to get through, leave your phone number and we will call you back.

By Post: Please contact the box office (01392 667080) to reserve your tickets. When posting cheques for reservations made via the Box Office, please state the date, show, price and number of tickets reserved, making cheques payable to Exeter Phoenix. Postage charge 50p or S.A.E. If booking on line, please note that a charge of £1.25 is made per transaction.

Tickets will also be available from orchestra members before the day - at the advance £10 price - or at the door - new £12 price will apply.