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Fulltone Orchestra to perform film scores and Dvořák at Marlborough College Chapel
By Swindon Now Editorial Team · Published
The 50-piece Fulltone Orchestra returns to Marlborough this November for an evening of cinematic and classical music.
Music lovers in Wiltshire are set for a return visit from the Fulltone Orchestra, which has announced a concert at the historic Marlborough College Chapel this autumn. The performance, scheduled for Sunday, 8 November, will feature a programme that bridges the gap between major cinematic suites and classical masterworks.
Led by founder and musical director Anthony Brown, the 50-piece ensemble will open the 3pm show with a selection of iconic film music, including suites from John Barry’s Dances with Wolves and James Horner’s Titanic . The first half will also feature violinist Katy Smith, who is set to perform Ralph Vaughan Williams’ pastoral classic, The Lark Ascending .
The second half of the afternoon is dedicated to Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9, better known as The New World Symphony. Mr Brown noted that the choice of venue is integral to the experience, with the chapel's gothic architecture providing a specific acoustic environment that suits the scale of a symphony orchestra.
"The magnificent gothic setting of Marlborough College Chapel offers the ideal backdrop for this very special programme, truly accentuating the rich sound of the symphony orchestra," Mr Brown said. "This programme takes audiences across cultures, landscapes and generations, and the Chapel’s acoustic gives our 50 players the space to really open up."
Founded in 2017, the Fulltone Orchestra has established a reputation for its versatile approach to performance, often blending traditional orchestral arrangements with contemporary themes. The group draws its musicians from across the South West and has previously held notable performances at venues including Bath Abbey.
Tickets for the event are currently available via the orchestra’s website at fto.org.uk/events. Given the nature of the venue and the orchestra's following in the region, organisers are advising attendees to book their tickets early to ensure availability.
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