The first fifty years
Discover the story of the orchestra in a book written by Dr Frances Jones, Chair of the Orchestra. Richly illustrated with fascinating details, original facsimiles, and striking photographs, this publication brings the history of the orchestra vividly to life.
Read about unforgettable concerts with musicians from the Royal Borough’s Twin Towns at home and across Europe, the spectacular fireworks concert on the river at Maidenhead’s Millennium Carnival, and prestigious performances for the Royal Family at Windsor Castle, along with many more extraordinary moments from the orchestra’s remarkable journey.
The book is richly illustrated with fascinating details, original facsimiles, and striking photographs, this publication brings the history of the orchestra vividly to life.
Read about unforgettable concerts with musicians from the Royal Borough’s Twin Towns at home and across Europe, the spectacular fireworks concert on the river at Maidenhead’s Millennium Carnival, and prestigious performances for the Royal Family at Windsor Castle, along with many more extraordinary moments from the orchestra’s remarkable journey.
A4 soft cover, full colour, 240 pages, limited edition. £15 plus £5 postage.
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"It's a great achievement and bravo to Frances for collating all the facts about the orchestra & the people."
Jimmy Roberts
"50 fascinating years, superbly orchestrated, so much detail and interesting facts ."
Diane Page
"The author has captured the character of the orchestra with sensitivity and much humour"
William Hartley