Concert 2009

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 In 2009 our program was Dancing to the Stars

About the Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra

Photo of the Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra.

In 2009 the Ku-ring gai Philharmonic Orchestra was pleased to announce that Ron Prussing would be the new Artistic Director and Chief Conductor.

Ron Prussing graduated from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music in 1974. Having begun his studies in piano with the trombone as a second instrument, he soon found the trombone had become his major study.

Ron has appeared as soloist on a number of occasions with the Sydney Symphony, and has recorded concertos and other pieces with the Sydney Symphony. He has recorded a highly acclaimed solo album - 'Classics for Trombone' - with the Melbourne Staff Band of the Salvation Army. Ron is a regular recitalist.

The Repertoire for the concert to be held on the 5th December 2009 will include favourites:

Strauss J - Blue Danube

Tchaikovsky - Waltz from Sleeping Beauty

Resipghi - Dance Cosaque Tarantella

Gluck - Dance of Blessed Spirits

Rimsky Korsakov - Dance of the Tumblers

Tchaikovsky - Polonaise from Eugene Onegin

Grainger - Shepher's Hey

Sorensson - Dancing Queen

Kats- Chernin  - Fox Trot

Delibes - Prelude and Mazurka from Coppelia

Mozart Minuet from Flute Concerto No 1 in G K 313

Soloist for this fabulous piece is Rosie Gallagher

To find out more about the Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra click here

The December 2008 Concert

In December 2008 we held a popular classical music night, performed by the Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra. I am sure you will all recognise the music listed below. Each year we showcase a soloist. Last year we were thrilled to have violin soloist Xenia Deviatkina-Loh who performed Sarasate Ziegeunerweisen and the Vivaldi Winter Concerto from the Four Seasons. Our conductor for the performance was world famous George Ellis.

George works primarily as a Conductor and Musical Director. In 2000, he conducted the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and the Millennium Choir in front of 110, 000 people and a live viewing audience of 3.8 billion people at the Opening Ceremony of the Sydney Olympic Games. He also conducted at the closing ceremonies of the Sydney Olympic and Paralympic Games.