Saturday 21st February 2026
RICHARD FAIRBANK MEMORIAL CONCERT
The Avenue Methodist Church, Sale (view map here)
| Ethel Smyth | Overture: The Wreckers |
| Bassi | Concert Fantasy on motives from ‘Rigoletto’ (Verdi) |
| Sibelius | Finlandia |
| Rachmaninov | Symphony No. 2 in E minor |
Juan Ortuño conductor
John Resek leader
John Gibson clarinet
Supporting
Our Winter Concert will be an evening in memory of long-time Gorton Philharmonic clarinettist Richard Fairbank, featuring the orchestra’s current Principal clarinettist and long-time friend of Richard’s, John Gibson, performing Bassi’s Concert Fantasy on motives from ‘Rigoletto’ (composed by Verdi, who died 125 years ago). The first half of the concert will open with the popular overture to Ethel Smyth’s opera The Wreckers, premiered 120 years ago, and end with a favourite work of Richard’s and his family – Finlandia by Sibelius. The evening will conclude with another favourite work of Richard’s, Rachmaninov’s Symphony No. 2 in E minor, composed 120 years ago.
Concert venue address:
The Avenue Methodist Church, Wincham Road, Sale, Manchester, M33 4PL
Tickets :
Available at the door from 7 p.m. Advance tickets are available online.
Price: £10 * (accompanied children FREE)
* includes a free programme
