Who are the Friends of Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra?
Any person or organisation who wishes to show their support of the Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra can become a Friend. Many of our Friends have supported us over many years, and their continuing contribution is particularly appreciated.
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Why become a Friend?
Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra is self-funding through membership subscriptions, concert income and support from the Friends. We do not receive any support from local authorities. Support from the Friends is therefore vital in enabling us to perform classical music to a high standard.
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Benefits
A WPO Friend receives the following benefits:
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Newsletters and information updates from the Orchestra
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The option of being named in the concert programmes as a Friend
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£1 discount on a single ticket for each concert when purchased at the Box Office
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Invitations to occasional special functions
How do I become a Friend?
Membership of the Friends is an annually renewable subscription for the October-June concert season.
The suggested contribution is £20 for an individual, a couple or a household, or £40 for a business or commercial enterprise. However, we welcome any contribution from Friends, and these amounts are for guidance only.
Download a membership form here.
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Who are the Friends of Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra?
Any person or organisation who wishes to show their support of the Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra can become a Friend. Many of our Friends have supported us over many years, and their continuing contribution is particularly appreciated.
​
Why become a Friend?
Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra is self-funding through membership subscriptions, concert income and support from the Friends. We do not receive any support from local authorities. Support from the Friends is therefore vital in enabling us to perform classical music to a high standard.
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Benefits
A WPO Friend receives the following benefits:
-
Newsletters and information updates from the Orchestra
-
The option of being named in the concert programmes as a Friend
-
£1 discount on a single ticket for each concert when purchased at the Box Office
-
Invitations to occasional special functions
How do I become a Friend?
Membership of the Friends is an annually renewable subscription for the October-June concert season.
The suggested contribution is £20 for an individual, a couple or a household, or £40 for a business or commercial enterprise. However, we welcome any contribution from Friends, and these amounts are for guidance only.
Download a membership form here.
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High quality music making since 1948
Founder Music Director Herbert Lodge
President Alissa Firsova
Music Director Dominic Grier
Assistant Conductor Peter Lewis
Composer in Residence Kai Vollprecht
Chorus Master Aedan Kerney MBE
PAST SOLOISTS
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PIANOFORTE
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1948-1958
Philip Challis
Iso Elinson
Dennis Murdoch
Kendall Taylor
Ruby White
David Wilde
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1958-1968
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Maria Donska
Colin Horsley
Iris Loveridge
Phillys Sellick
Ronald Smith
Ruth Stanfield
Kendall Taylor
Martino Tirimo
Valerie Tryon
Manuel Villet
David Wilde
Linda Woolf
Enoch Wu
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1968-1978
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Eileen Broster
Philip Challis
Iris Loveridge
Antony Peebles
Alberto Portugheis
Alicia Schachter
Peter Wallfisch
Frank Wibaut
David Wilde
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1978-1988
Malcolm Binns
Philip Challis
Philip Fowke
Andrew Haigh
Moura Lympany
Christopher Oakden
Howard Shelley
Andre Tchaikowsky
Martino Tirimo
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1988-1998
Andrew Haigh
Vanessa Latarche
Stephen de Pledge
Roman Rudnytsky
Tom Young
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1998-2008
Matthew Bainbridge
Roderick Chadwick
Micahel Csanyi-Wills
Mark Knoop
Christina Mairi Lawrie
Jill Morton
Robert Scamardella
Sebastian Stanley
Harriet Stubbs
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2008-2018
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Mark Bebbington
Sarah Denman
Alissa Firsova
David Malusa
Yoko Ono
Poom Prommachart
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2018-Present
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Chi-Hoi Cheung
Alissa Firsova
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