SEASON 2026 / 2027

Coming Soon

Sat 24 Oct 2026, 7.30pm

Visions of Bohemia

The Avenue Methodist Church, Sale

Music & performers

Rachmaminov – Caprice Bohémien

Liszt – Piano Concerto No. 1 in E flat

Irvin – Bohemian Moods

Martinů – Symphony No. 1

Juan Ortuño conductor

Jonathan Ellis – Piano

Sat 13 Dec 2026, 2pm

Christmas Concert

Gorton Monastery

Music & performers

Juan Ortuño conductor

Gorton Philharmonic Orchestra

Sat 20 Feb 2027, 7.30pm

Bound By Fate

The Avenue Methodist Church, Sale

Music & performers

Tchaikovsky – Francesca da Rimini

Wieniawski – Fantasie brillante on themes from ‘Faust’

Augusta Holmes – Andromede

Beethoven – Symphony No. 5 in C minor

Juan Ortuño conductor

TBA – Violin

Sat 24 Apr 2027, 7.30pm

Of Princes and Emperors

Holy Innocents Church, Fallowfield

Music & performers

Borodin – Overture: Prince Igor

Beethoven – Piano Concerto No. 5 in E minor

Tchaikovsky – Symphony No. 5 in E minor

Juan Ortuño conductor

Artur Pereira – Piano

Sat 10 Jul 2027, 7.30pm

French Visions of Love

Holy Innocents Church, Fallowfield

Music & performers

Lalo – Overture: Le roi d’Ys

Massenet – Suite No. 2 ‘Scenes Hongroises’

Berlioz – Symphonie fantastique

Juan Ortuño conductor

Gorton Philharmonic Orchestra

GPO upcoming concerts - At A Glance

People say the nicest things!

I just wanted to say how much we all enjoyed 'the Gorton Philharmonic experience'. The orchestra was brilliant, and Juan Ortuño was so entertaining and brings out the best in everyone. Also, The Monastery setting and the music was all wonderful - thank you so much; we look forward to next time.

The music had lots of beautiful moments and we portrayed the drama with intensity from beginning to end. We had many positive comments from the audience, someone even said that it was the best the orchestra has ever sounded!

Professor Malone from Manchester University was so positive about the concert! He was surprised not to have heard of the GPO and indicated that he would definitely be coming to hear us again!

Professor Cooper, one of the world's leading Beethoven experts commented on the "entertaining programme notes".

The Wagner and Debussy had magical moments with a beautiful, blended sound, and the woodwind solos were wonderful! The Poulenc ballet had real character, and some members of the audience loved the funny elements of the piece.

Many thanks for making us so welcome yesterday. We really enjoyed playing with the orchestra again.

I was at the Stoller Hall on Saturday. All the music was well chosen and played with passion. 'The Armed Man' was very moving. Hearing the music played and sung by people who participated with love, as true 'amateurs', made it more heartfelt. Thank you!

The orchestra was joined by City of Manchester Opera and together they put in a fantastic performance in front of a full house at Gorton Monastery. The concert had a little bit of something for everyone, offering a brilliant mix of uplifting classical and Christmas music. And the spectacular surroundings of Gorton Monastery made it an unforgettable afternoon.