Past Events | haffner

Jun 22, 2020

Concert Cancelled: 20th June 2020

Sadly, this concert was cancelled owing to the COVID-19 pandemic

Feb 14, 2020

Concert Review: 8th February 2020

It is a magical moment in time which makes this art form so exhilarating.

Nov 27, 2019

Concert Review: 2nd November 2019

We were transported to Finland and absolutely loved it.

Jun 12, 2019

Concert Review: 9th June 2019

Guest conductor Ellie Slorach proved to be an outstandingly talented musician.

Jun 8, 2019

Stories in Music

Comments from the children included, “Amazing! That double bass is enormous!” “Awesome!”

May 13, 2019

Stories from Scheherazade

The library was full, and there were lots of children, who loved hearing and seeing the instruments close up.

Mar 19, 2019

The Art of Conducting

Six conductors came to join us, and Jonny Lo, on Sunday 17th March at LRGS, for “Art of Conducting”. It was an inspiring afternoon.

Feb 5, 2019

Concert Review: 3rd February 2019

Gareth Small, made light work of the sometimes tricky passages as well as producing a sweet legato in the muted soulful sections.

Nov 30, 2018

Concert Review: 24th November 2018

The orchestra rose to the occasion, playing this difficult and complex symphony with technical stability and sensitivity.

Jul 3, 2018

Concert Review: 30th June 2018

The Haffner, with Jonny Lo in charge, were up to the challenge. It was an impressive and very enjoyable performance.

Feb 27, 2018

Concert Review: 24th February 2018

It was a privilege to hear Martin Roscoe play this monumental work by Brahms.

Nov 14, 2017

Concert Review: 11th November 2017

Jonathan Lo's evident rapport with the players, together with his experience and musicianship, bodes well for the orchestra’s future.

Oct 17, 2017

Lancaster Music Festival

As part of Lancaster Music Festival, the orchestra played in St. Nic’s Arcade, Lancaster. A little girl aged 6 enjoyed trying conducting.

Jun 20, 2017

Concert Review: 17th June 2017

The Haffner Orchestra has finished its 40th anniversary season in style!

Mar 14, 2017

Children's Concert: A Young Person's Guide

The children loved learning about the different instruments; hearing little snippets from the instruments themselves, and seeing them too.

Feb 28, 2017

Concert Review: 25th February 2017

In their 40th anniversary year, the Haffner’s ability to tackle the most challenging music is reaching new heights.

Nov 29, 2016

Concert Review: 26th November 2016

The Haffner Orchestra was in top form for Saturday’s concert of music with a pictorial theme.

Jun 20, 2016

Concert Review: 18th June 2016

How many of the Ashton Hall audience at had ever previously heard Mendelssohn’s wedding march in its original form?

Feb 29, 2016

Concert Review: 27th February 2016

It’s great to have a local ensemble putting on such challenging and interesting programmes to a large and appreciative audience of all ages.

Jan 20, 2016

Come and Play, a community event

The players enjoyed Justin’s challenging style of conducting, and his wit, good humour and friendliness.

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