Worthing Symphony Orchestra

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Worthing Symphony Orchestra
The professional orchestra of Sussex
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Short nameWSO
Founded1926
Concert hallAssembly Hall, Worthing
Principal conductorJohn Gibbons
ConcertmasterJulian Leaper
Websitewww.worthingsymphony.org.uk

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

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WSO's principal conductor John Gibbons, has led the ensemble since 1997. The orchestra is led by Julian Leaper, who also leads the City of London Sinfonia. As of 2025, the orchestra has around 55-60 musicians.

The orchestra performs its main symphonic season at the Assembly Hall in Worthing, which, according to the WSO's principal conductor, John Gibbons, boasts some of the finest acoustics in Europe. [1] Notable musicians who have performed with the WSO at the Assembly Hall include Julian Lloyd Webber, [2] [3] and Nicola Benedetti. [4]

The WSO also accompanies competitors in the Sussex International Piano Competition. [5]

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References

  1. ↑ "Save Our Theatres: Case for Worthing Assembly Hall". The Theatres Trust. 2 April 2011. Retrieved 11 January 2012.
  2. ↑ "Upcoming Concerts". Julian Lloyd Webber. Archived from the original on 16 January 2012. Retrieved 11 January 2012.
  3. ↑ "Review: Family Film & Sport Concert". Worthing Herald. Retrieved 11 January 2012.
  4. ↑ "Seen and Heard Concert Review". Music Web International. Retrieved 11 January 2012.
  5. ↑ Amey, Richard (9 April 2013). "Worthing plays host to the second Sussex International Piano Competition". The Latest. Retrieved 9 April 2013.



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