Under the directorship of John Gibbons, WSO has established itself as one of the leading municipal orchestras in the country.

John has maintained the tradition of persuading well-known soloists to appear, including winners of the BBC Young Musician of the Year. His undoubted talent as a communicator and his ability to combine popular compositions with those by lesser-known composers has not only attracted plaudits but has brought the orchestra to the attention of a new loyal fan base and audience.

Franz Joseph Haydn
Symphony No. 63 ‘La Roxelane’

Paul Carr
Saxophone Concerto (with Rob Burton -saxophone)

Ennio Morricone
Gabriel’s Oboe from The Mission

Dmitri Shostakovich
Waltz from Jazz Suite

Christopher Gunning
Theme from Agatha Christie’s Poirot

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Symphony No. 40 in G minor