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A century+ of quality music in Ipswich (1902) and an enviable reputation for adventurous programmes. Three concerts a year. www.ipswichsymphonyorchestra.org #ipswichsymphonyorchestra #symphonyorchestra #orchestra #classicalmusic Registered Charity 276724

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22.02.2026 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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22.02.2026 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
The image shows an orange and purple phoenix with wings outstretched beneath a crescent moon and between tree trunks. Beneath the phoenix is a banner of a music stave with musical notes, and below that children playing instruments and dancing. Overlaying the image to the left are our logo, title of Family Concert, and the composers. Overlaid on the right is the date, box office URL and 'phone number, and Ipswich Corn Exchange logo. At the foot is the orchestra's URL and social media icons.

The image shows an orange and purple phoenix with wings outstretched beneath a crescent moon and between tree trunks. Beneath the phoenix is a banner of a music stave with musical notes, and below that children playing instruments and dancing. Overlaying the image to the left are our logo, title of Family Concert, and the composers. Overlaid on the right is the date, box office URL and 'phone number, and Ipswich Corn Exchange logo. At the foot is the orchestra's URL and social media icons.

Only ONE WEEK TO WAIT until this year's exciting Family Concert! Stunning music for all the family next Sunday at Ipswich Corn Exchange. Enjoy this treat for all the family.
🎢🎻🎺πŸ₯πŸ“―πŸ’ƒπŸ΄πŸ•ΊπŸ”₯πŸ–ΌπŸŽ“πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦

πŸ—“ Sunday 1 March 2026 ⏰ 2.30pm
πŸ“ Ipswich Corn Exchange
☎️ 01473 433100

#ipswichsymphonyorchestra #familyconcert

22.02.2026 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2

Only 52 tickets are still available for the fabulous concert this Saturday - 7 February - by our fellow #suffolkorchestra @wolseyorch72.bsky.social. Tickets are the perfect early Valentine gift for you and your loved one! πŸŽΆπŸ’˜

🎟 bit.ly/WolseyOrches...
☎️ 01284 758000
#TheApex #whatsonburystedmunds

05.02.2026 16:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🎟 Book your tickets now from the online box office at
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22.01.2026 14:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Our event poster shows an orange and purple phoenix with wings outstretched beneath a crescent moon and between tree trunks. Beneath the phoenix is a banner of a music stave with musical notes, and below that children playing instruments and dancing. Our logo is in the top left corner. Overlaying the image to the right, composers are listed in orange with compositions in white. At the foot of the image in an orange box are date, venue, and ticket prices. The poster is centered on a dark purple and burgundy panel.

Our event poster shows an orange and purple phoenix with wings outstretched beneath a crescent moon and between tree trunks. Beneath the phoenix is a banner of a music stave with musical notes, and below that children playing instruments and dancing. Our logo is in the top left corner. Overlaying the image to the right, composers are listed in orange with compositions in white. At the foot of the image in an orange box are date, venue, and ticket prices. The poster is centered on a dark purple and burgundy panel.

πŸ“£ The Box Office is now open for our sensational 2026 Family Concert in Ipswich on Sunday 1 March - a great opportunity for youngsters to see and hear music performed in a fun and informative way. Join us for a programme that introduces young people to the orchestra in its many colours!
🎢🎻🎺πŸ₯πŸ“―πŸ’ƒπŸ΄πŸ•ΊπŸ”₯πŸ–ΌπŸŽ“

22.01.2026 14:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Join the symphony orchestra & choir of @trianonmusicgroup.bsky.social this Saturday, 10 January, for their opening concert of 2026. Programme of music from stage & screen, faveourite British composers, and commissions. Great evening remembering co-founder and Artistic Director, Chris Green. #suffolk

09.01.2026 19:46 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#savethedate #familyconcert #ipswichsymphonyorchestra #ipswich #suffolk #symphonyorchestra #supportlocalmusicians #whatsoninipswich #ipswichcornexchange #familyfun #childfriendly #musicforfamilies

#dvorak #copland #bizet #brahms #stravinsky #mussorgsky #kodaly

πŸ”— www.ipswichsymphonyorchestra.org

01.12.2025 02:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Our annual family concerts are imaginative and engaging events designed to introduce young audiences to classical music. Bring your family to experience the excitement of a full symphony orchestra, seeing and hearing music performed in a fun and informative way. πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦
πŸ”— www.ipswichsymphonyorchestra.org

01.12.2025 02:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Our event poster shows an orange and purple phoenix with wings outstretched beneath a crescent moon and between tree trunks. Beneath the phoenix is a banner of a music stave with musical notes, and below that children playing instruments and dancing. Our logo is in the top left corner. Overlaying the image to the right, composers are listed in orange with compositions in white. At the foot of the image in an orange box are date, venue, and ticket prices. The poster is centered on a dark purple and burgundy panel.

Our event poster shows an orange and purple phoenix with wings outstretched beneath a crescent moon and between tree trunks. Beneath the phoenix is a banner of a music stave with musical notes, and below that children playing instruments and dancing. Our logo is in the top left corner. Overlaying the image to the right, composers are listed in orange with compositions in white. At the foot of the image in an orange box are date, venue, and ticket prices. The poster is centered on a dark purple and burgundy panel.

Our first concert of 2026 is our annual Family Concert - on Sunday 1 March at Ipswich Corn Exchange. #savethedate and we will let you know when the Box Office opens.
🎢🎻🎺πŸ₯πŸ“―πŸ’ƒπŸ΄πŸ•ΊπŸ”₯πŸ–ΌπŸŽ“

We're very pleased to be joined by the Choir from #GusfordPrimarySchool, whose songs will feature in our concert. πŸ‘©β€πŸŽ“πŸ‘¨β€πŸŽ“

01.12.2025 02:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Huge thanks to our amazing and supportive audience for joining us (despite the dreadful weather β˜”οΈ). Your exuberance was infectious and we loved playing for you - #musicisbetterwithyou

πŸ—“ Now we are looking forward to our 2026, which starts with our Family Concert on Sunday 1 March - #savethedate

30.11.2025 23:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Our terrific conductor, Adam Gatehouse, directed our dedicated and enthusiastic musicians, in a programme that included Vaughan Williams Symphony No 5, and we are indebted to The Vaughan Williams Charitable Trust for their financial support. @vwfndn.bsky.social πŸ’

30.11.2025 23:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Photograph, taken at the end of Saturday's rehearsal before the evening concert, is of Adam Gatehouse standing on the left (wearing blue shirt and jeans with a black sleeveless jacket), the Steinway grand piano in the centre, and Jeneba Kanneh-Mason seated at the keyboard (wearing a white sweater and black trousers). Our logo is in the top right corner. Beneath the photo, text reads: Autumn Concert 2025 rehearsal.

Photograph, taken at the end of Saturday's rehearsal before the evening concert, is of Adam Gatehouse standing on the left (wearing blue shirt and jeans with a black sleeveless jacket), the Steinway grand piano in the centre, and Jeneba Kanneh-Mason seated at the keyboard (wearing a white sweater and black trousers). Our logo is in the top right corner. Beneath the photo, text reads: Autumn Concert 2025 rehearsal.

Thanks to everyone involved in Saturday night’s fabulous concert. We were delighted to have Jeneba Kanneh-Mason back in Ipswich, and honoured to accompany her first performance of Beethoven Piano Concerto No 3. Technical brilliance combined with passionate playing - a spectacular performance! πŸ‘πŸŽΉ

30.11.2025 23:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Our event poster shows a photograph of our guest soloist, Jeneba Kanneh-Mason, seated by the keyboard of a grand piano with its lid open. Jeneba is wearing an orange top and cream trousers. Our logo is at the top of the image in white. Composers are listed in white, with compositions in orange. At the foot of the image are date, venue, and ticket prices. To the left is a yellow square reminding you to Save the Date - 29 November.

Our event poster shows a photograph of our guest soloist, Jeneba Kanneh-Mason, seated by the keyboard of a grand piano with its lid open. Jeneba is wearing an orange top and cream trousers. Our logo is at the top of the image in white. Composers are listed in white, with compositions in orange. At the foot of the image are date, venue, and ticket prices. To the left is a yellow square reminding you to Save the Date - 29 November.

⭐️ Concert Tonight ⭐️ Join us, with special guest #JenebaKannehMason for our final concert of 2025

πŸ—“ Sat 29 Nov 2025 ⏰ 7.30pm
πŸ“ Ipswich Corn Exchange
🎟 bit.ly/ISONov2025Ti... & on the door
☎️ 01473 433100
🎹 Soloist: Jeneba Kanneh-Mason
πŸ”— www.ipswichsymphonyorchestra.org
πŸ‘ Sponsor: @vwfndn.bsky.social

29.11.2025 10:33 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2

Our friends @suffolksinfonia.bsky.social perform their last concert of 2025 tonight, in #BuryStEdmunds - don't miss this wonderful programme of music on St Cecilia's Day 🎢

22.11.2025 11:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Head to Ipswich Corn Exchange this Saturday for a magical concert by our friends @wolseyorch72.bsky.social. Enjoy the puppets conjured up in Petrushka, the wizardry of Harry Potter, and then stroll through Pictures at an exhibition πŸ§™β€β™‚οΈπŸŽ©πŸ–ΌοΈβœ¨πŸŽΆ

πŸ—“ Saturday 11 October 2025 ⏰ 7.30pm
πŸ“ Ipswich Corn Exchange

08.10.2025 13:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
At the top of this square image is the event banner for our concert. A QR code for the box office is in the lower right corner.

Text in the left lower corner reads: Tickets are now on sale from the Corn Exchange. To book, follow the ticket link, use our QR code, or telephone 01473 433100. Text includes ticket prices of Β£20 balcony and Β£19 stalls for adults, and Β£9 balcony and Β£8 stalls for under 18s.

At the top of this square image is the event banner for our concert. A QR code for the box office is in the lower right corner. Text in the left lower corner reads: Tickets are now on sale from the Corn Exchange. To book, follow the ticket link, use our QR code, or telephone 01473 433100. Text includes ticket prices of Β£20 balcony and Β£19 stalls for adults, and Β£9 balcony and Β£8 stalls for under 18s.

πŸ“£ Online Box Office is open. Book now and look forward to a wonderful evening of music! 🎢

πŸ—“ Sat 29 Nov 2025
πŸ“ #IpswichCornExchange
🎟 bit.ly/ISONov2025Ti...
☎️ 01473 433100
🎹 #JenebaKannehMason
πŸ”— www.ipswichsymphonyorchestra.org
πŸ‘ bsky.app/profile/vwfn...
#concert #symphonyorchestra #whatsoninipswich

29.08.2025 15:34 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Huge thanks to @vwfndn.bsky.social for generously supporting our next #concert - on Saturday 29 November in #Ipswich. We're thrilled to be a part of satisfying Vaughan William's desire to make his own work widely accessible, and exited to perform his Symphony No 5 soon 🎢
#vaughanwilliamsfoundation

21.08.2025 15:31 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Our event poster shows a photograph of our guest soloist, Jeneba Kanneh-Mason, seated by the keyboard of a grand piano with its lid open. Jeneba is wearing an orange top and cream trousers. Our logo is at the top of the image in white. Composers are listed in white, with compositions in orange. At the foot of the image are date, venue, and ticket prices. To the left is a yellow square reminding you to Save the Date - 29 November.

Our event poster shows a photograph of our guest soloist, Jeneba Kanneh-Mason, seated by the keyboard of a grand piano with its lid open. Jeneba is wearing an orange top and cream trousers. Our logo is at the top of the image in white. Composers are listed in white, with compositions in orange. At the foot of the image are date, venue, and ticket prices. To the left is a yellow square reminding you to Save the Date - 29 November.

πŸ—“ #savethedate Saturday 29 November 2025 at Ipswich Corn Exchange. We'll let you know when the Box Office opens. We're thrilled Jeneba Kanneh-Mason is returning to perform with us, and grateful to #VaughanWilliamsFoundation bsky.app/hashtag/Vaug... for sponsorship.
πŸ”— www.ipswichsymphonyorchestra.org

20.08.2025 13:44 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Photograph taken at Ipswich Corn Exchange, showing Adam Gatehouse standing center-stage. Adam is wearing a read shirt and dark blue trousers, and holding two wrapped gifts. He is holding a microphone and addressing the audience. Behind him can be seen some of our orchestra members, smiling and laughing at his comments. They are all dressed in concert black. In the top right corner is a circular 25th anniversary badge (2000 to 2025). Our logo is at the top of the square. At the foot of the square, text reads: Happy 25th anniversary to our brilliant conductor, Adam Gatehouse.

Photograph taken at Ipswich Corn Exchange, showing Adam Gatehouse standing center-stage. Adam is wearing a read shirt and dark blue trousers, and holding two wrapped gifts. He is holding a microphone and addressing the audience. Behind him can be seen some of our orchestra members, smiling and laughing at his comments. They are all dressed in concert black. In the top right corner is a circular 25th anniversary badge (2000 to 2025). Our logo is at the top of the square. At the foot of the square, text reads: Happy 25th anniversary to our brilliant conductor, Adam Gatehouse.

Congratulations to our amazing conductor, #AdamGatehouse, on reaching the milestone of 25-years with #IpswichSymphonyOrchestra. We all appreciate Adam's loyalty, dedication, and hard work. The orchestra was pleased to present him with gifts during our last concert πŸ‘πŸŽΆ
www.ipswichsymphonyorchestra.org

28.07.2025 11:39 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Fabulous and exciting music performed live for you at The Apex in #BuryStEdmunds this Saturday by our friends, @suffolksinfonia.bsky.social. #suffolkhastalent so #supportlocalmusicians! πŸŽΆπŸŽ»πŸŽΊπŸ“―πŸ₯πŸŽ·

🎟 bit.ly/SuffolkSinfo...
πŸ”— suffolksinfonia.co.uk

19.06.2025 08:23 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

After @trianonmusicgroup.bsky.social's cracking concert in April - and before our next performance in June - our friends
@wolseyorch72.bsky.social are giving their summer #concert this Saturday, 17 May. #supportlocalmusicians and head to #Holbrook for superb evening of popular classical music 🎢

13.05.2025 12:50 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
At the top, our event banner has our logo at the top, the Corn Exchange logo in the bottom left corner, and a photograph of Junyan Chen standing by a piano to the right. In the centre are the programme details and date.

Text at the bottom left announces the box office is open, and our scannable QR code is on the bottom right.

At the top, our event banner has our logo at the top, the Corn Exchange logo in the bottom left corner, and a photograph of Junyan Chen standing by a piano to the right. In the centre are the programme details and date. Text at the bottom left announces the box office is open, and our scannable QR code is on the bottom right.

πŸ“£ The Box Office is open for our next concert. Tickets from the venue & our members. πŸŽ»πŸŽΊπŸ“―πŸ₯πŸŽΉπŸŽΆ

πŸ—“ Saturday 28 June 2025
⏰ 7.30pm
πŸ“ Ipswich Corn Exchange
🎟 bit.ly/ISOJune2025T...
☎️ 01473 433100
⭐️ Soloist: Junyan Chen
🎼 Conductor: Adam Gatehouse
β“• bit.ly/ISOJune2025E...
πŸ”— www.ipswichsymphonyorchestra.org

09.04.2025 18:23 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Very best wishes to our friends @trianonmusicgroup.bsky.social for their wonderful #Suffolk #concert. A fabulous programme including @johnrutter.bsky.social's Mass of the Children joined by the Royal Hospital School choristers.

πŸ—“ Sun 27 Apr ⏰ 4pm
πŸ“ RHS Holbrook
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πŸ”— tmg.org.uk

06.04.2025 10:18 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Head to #burystemunds for a wonderful night of music by our fellow #Suffolk music-makers, @suffolksinfonia.bsky.social, on Saturday 22 March. There are still a few tickets available for this brilliant concert of great tunes and foot-tapping rhythms so #supportlocalmusicians and help #keepmusiclive 🎢

19.03.2025 17:41 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Concert poster. The image has a dark blue background, with a blue planet surrounded by a swirl of colourful notes to the left. Concert programme details are written on the right, in white and orange. The date, venue, and box office details are in an orange banner at the bottom.

Concert poster. The image has a dark blue background, with a blue planet surrounded by a swirl of colourful notes to the left. Concert programme details are written on the right, in white and orange. The date, venue, and box office details are in an orange banner at the bottom.

Concert tomorrow! Our annual Family Concert at Ipswich Corn Exchange is on Sunday 2 March 2025 at 2.30pm. A treat for all the family with fantastic music to stir the imagination and introduce young audiences to classical music.
🎢🎻🎺πŸ₯πŸ“―πŸ‘½πŸ’ƒπŸŽ“πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦

🎟 bit.ly/ISOFamilyMar... and at the Corn Exchange box office

01.03.2025 12:03 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 3

Sorry, but we’ll be at our Ipswich venue rehearsing with cellist, Adrian Brendel, for our fabulous concert on Saturday evening!

26.11.2024 00:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Concert poster featuring a poster of Beethoven writing on manuscript paper. Orchestra logo is at the top left, with names of conductor and leader at the top right. On a green banner at the foot are date, venue, and box office details.

Concert poster featuring a poster of Beethoven writing on manuscript paper. Orchestra logo is at the top left, with names of conductor and leader at the top right. On a green banner at the foot are date, venue, and box office details.

Concert this Saturday 🎢 Saint-SaΓ«ns's wild and sensuous Bacchanale precedes our welcoming terrific guest soloist, Adrian Brendel, to perform DvoΕ™Γ‘k's cello concerto. We end with Beethoven's 5th symphony #dadadadum! #savethedate

🎟 bit.ly/ISONov2024Ti...
#symphonyorchestra #classicalmusic
#ipswich

25.11.2024 17:51 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 3
A photograph from the auditorium of Ipswich Symphony Orchestra in concert, on stage at Ipswich Corn Exchange, Suffolk. All musicians are seated wearing black concert dress, our conductor is centre stage facing the orchestra, and the auditorium is full.

A photograph from the auditorium of Ipswich Symphony Orchestra in concert, on stage at Ipswich Corn Exchange, Suffolk. All musicians are seated wearing black concert dress, our conductor is centre stage facing the orchestra, and the auditorium is full.

Using our first post on Bluesky to say 'hi' from one of the UK's oldest amateur orchestras πŸ‘‹. We've been performing in #Ipswich #Suffolk since 1902, and are excited about our next concert on Saturday 30 November 2024. Here are our current musicians, photographed mid-concert at Ipswich Corn Exchange.

25.11.2024 17:39 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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That's great πŸ‘. Please include us - one of the UK's oldest amateur orchestras established in 1902, based in Ipswich, Suffolk UK and conducted by Adam Gatehouse.
www.ipswichsymphonyorchestra.org

21.11.2024 16:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0