### Summer Favourites Concert

**Date:** Sunday, 18 May 2025  
**Time:** 1:45 PM  
**Venue:** Assembly Hall, Worthing  
**Conductor:** John Gibbons  
**Leader:** Julian Leaper  

Join us for an enchanting afternoon of classical music at the Assembly Hall in Worthing. The "Summer Favourites" concert promises a delightful program that captures the essence of summer with a selection of timeless pieces.

**Program:**
- **Mendelssohn:** Overture to *A Midsummer Night’s Dream*  
  Experience the sunburst optimism of Mendelssohn’s brilliant overture, a piece that perfectly encapsulates the magic and whimsy of a midsummer night.

- **Beethoven:** Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor  
  Featuring the return of the Sussex International Piano Competition winner, Yi Yang Chen, as the guest soloist. This concerto showcases Beethoven’s transition from classical to romantic, with a wide expressive range that will captivate the audience.

- **Delius:** *Fennimore & Gerda* Intermezzo  
  Enjoy the voluptuous and engaging instrumental texture of this orchestral opera intermezzo, a piece that is both rich and evocative.

- **Beethoven:** Symphony No. 8 in F major  
  Concluding the concert is Beethoven’s mighty Eighth Symphony, known for its powerful rhythmic propulsion and high spirits, leaving the audience with an uplifting and exhilarating experience.

This concert is a perfect way to celebrate the summer season with some of the most beloved works in the classical repertoire. Don't miss this opportunity to witness a spectacular performance by talented musicians under the expert baton of John Gibbons.

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Come and be a part of this musical celebration that promises to be a highlight of the 2024/25 season!

Yi Yang Chen

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