Paisley amateur orchestra prepares for 60th anniversary

Formed in 1964, Paisley Sinfonia is preparing for a special concert in the newly refurbished Paisley Town Hall to celebrate the milestone.Guests can also enjoy Giuseppe Verdi’s Overture to La Forza del Destino, Georges Bizet’s Carmen Suites No 1 and 2, and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No 5 in E minor, Op 64.

Following the concert, a civic reception for the members and a few invited guests will be hosted by Provost Lorraine Cameron on behalf of Renfrewshire The orchestra perform two concerts each year, this will be the first of this year and a later concert will follow in the autumn. The orchestra celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2014 and embarked on a short trip to Germany, however this year the group will keep things low-key with a special dinner organised for musicians to relax and celebrate a week after the concert.

Alan Hutchinson, president of the Paisley Sinfonia, said: “Come along to see and hear a bunch of enthusiastic musicians playing pieces of music which will be very recognisable.“I joined Paisley Sinfonia when I retired following a 43-year gap from playing my instrument. When I retired, I took it up again and after a year or so of taking lessons I joined the orchestra for fun. It's a great way to spend the afternoon.

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