The Orchestra

 

Canterbury Symphony Orchestra is a community orchestra, founded in 1953. We perform 3 concerts a year, at Colyer-Fergusson Hall at the University of Kent.  Our members range from  professional musicians to capable amateurs, enjoying musical performance with a passion.


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We rehearse every Wednesday evening at 7.30pm, at St Stephen's School, Hales Drive, Canterbury CT2 7AD.

Current membership: 114

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upcoming concerts

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  • An evening of Elgar

    An evening of Elgar

    Sun, 29 Nov 2026
    Experience the depth and splendour of English music in an all-Elgar evening featuring internationally acclaimed cellist Raphael Wallfisch and the Canterbury Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Music Director Joe Davies. ... more
  • Mahler 1

    Mahler 1

    Sun, 14 Mar 2027
    Mahler 1st Symphony Koussevitzky’s concerto in F sharp minor for double bass (soloist Mimi Hobbs, Winner of Canterbury Festival)   more
  • Rachmaninov Paganini Variations

    Rachmaninov Paganini Variations

    Sun, 11 Jul 2027
    Rachmaninov - Paganini Variations - soloist Jeneba Kanneh-Mason Rimsky Korsakov - Scheherazade - soloist - Floriane Peycelon more