Mar 23Concert Review: 5th March 2022A musical journey taking us from rustic folk melody through the bustle of jazz age Paris then back to nature with Beethoven.
Dec 10, 2021Concert Review: 4th December 2021For small creatures such as we the vastness is only bearable through love
Sep 13, 2021Auditions for new Musical DirectorThe Haffner auditioned on Sept. 12th 2021 at Lancaster University, for a new Musical Director.
Sep 9, 2021What orchestral music means to meWe made a video of our playing, along with comments from our Chairman and some of our players, about what orchestral music means to them.
Jul 12, 2021Playing together againIt was wonderful to be playing together again after such a long time.
Jun 14, 2021A live concert at last!Five wind players from the orchestra gave a live concert, after many months when we could not play live music together.
May 23, 2021Playing through the Pandemic"It was a real delight as well as an education to watch people who love music make music under such difficult circumstances"
Jun 22, 2020Concert Cancelled: 20th June 2020Sadly, this concert was cancelled owing to the COVID-19 pandemic
Feb 14, 2020Concert Review: 8th February 2020It is a magical moment in time which makes this art form so exhilarating.
Jun 12, 2019Concert Review: 9th June 2019Guest conductor Ellie Slorach proved to be an outstandingly talented musician.
Jun 8, 2019Stories in MusicComments from the children included, “Amazing! That double bass is enormous!” “Awesome!”
May 13, 2019Stories from ScheherazadeThe library was full, and there were lots of children, who loved hearing and seeing the instruments close up.
Mar 19, 2019The Art of ConductingSix 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, 2019Concert Review: 3rd February 2019Gareth Small, made light work of the sometimes tricky passages as well as producing a sweet legato in the muted soulful sections.
Nov 30, 2018Concert Review: 24th November 2018The orchestra rose to the occasion, playing this difficult and complex symphony with technical stability and sensitivity.
Jul 3, 2018Concert Review: 30th June 2018The Haffner, with Jonny Lo in charge, were up to the challenge. It was an impressive and very enjoyable performance.
Feb 27, 2018Concert Review: 24th February 2018It was a privilege to hear Martin Roscoe play this monumental work by Brahms.
Nov 14, 2017Concert Review: 11th November 2017Jonathan Lo's evident rapport with the players, together with his experience and musicianship, bodes well for the orchestra’s future.
Oct 17, 2017Lancaster Music FestivalAs part of Lancaster Music Festival, the orchestra played in St. Nic’s Arcade, Lancaster. A little girl aged 6 enjoyed trying conducting.