RICHARD FAIRBANK MEMORIAL CONCERT
The Avenue Methodist Church, Sale (view map here)
| Ethel Smyth | Overture: The Wreckers |
| Bassi | Fantasia in motives from ‘Rigoletto’ (Verdi) |
| Sibelius | Finlandia |
| Rachmaninov | Symphony No. 2 in E minor |
Juan Ortuño conductor
John Resek leader
John Gibson clarinet
Our Winter Concert will be a concert in memory of long-time Gorton Philharmonic clarinettist Richard Fairbank, featuring the orchestra’s Principal clarinettist and long-time friend of Richard’s, John Gibson , performing Bassi’s Concert Fantasia 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 and end with a favourite work of Richard’s – 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
