Solent Concert Orchestra: Once Upon a Score

Event information

Our summer concert will take place at Bramshaw Village Hall, Lyndhurst, at 7pm on Saturday 20 June 2026.

Step into a world where music paints the stories we love. From the enchanting forest of Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel to the vibrant streets of Gershwin’s An American in Paris, this concert celebrates the magic of storytelling through sound. Journey through sweeping dances, cinematic landscapes, and timeless ballets, from the fiery rhythms of Albéniz’s Tango to the exotic flair of Luigini’s Ballet Egyptien. Let the music guide you through tales of romance, adventure, and imagination, in an unforgettable summer’s evening for all ages.

Conducted by Simon Wilkins, the orchestra will be playing a selection of music from the arts, including:

ALBÉNIZ Tango No.2
BARRY Dances with Wolves
DENZA Funiculí Funiculà
FAURÉ Pélleas et Mélisande, Prelude & Sicilienne
GERSHWIN An American in Paris
HUMPERDINCK Hänsel und Gretel
LUIGINI Ballet Egyptien Suite
MCLEARNON Pick Pic Picc
SMETANA The Bartered Bride Dances, Polka & Furient

The Solent Concert Orchestra is a group of amateur musicians from the Southampton, Solent and New Forest area. We aim to give enjoyment to our members and audiences with performances of classical to light modern orchestral music, including symphonies and concertos, at least three times a year in the Southern Hampshire area.