January 2026
Dear Sponsors, Friends and Supporters
Bruckner is coming to Wotton on March 28th
For our Spring Concert in March we welcome back the Bristol Ensemble for a performance of Anton Bruckner’s epic 7th Symphony, recently arranged for Chamber Orchestra by Luís Carvalho.
Described by Richard Strauss as ‘one of the greatest of all symphonies’ with many others describing Bruckner as “Beethoven’s true heir”, we also delight in the return of Douggie McMeekin, who will be adding a descriptive element to this exciting programme.
A renowned organist throughout his life, Bruckner even visited London where he performed on the famous Willis organ at the Royal Albert Hall.
It therefore seems appropriate to open the concert with Bruckner’s Postlude in D Minor WAB 126 played by Jed Hughes, organist at St Mary’s, and virtuoso exponent of the church’s famous “Handel organ”.
This is a concert not to be missed – a rare opportunity to experience one of the great symphonic masterpieces within an intimate and illuminating setting.
We very much hope to see you there.
Booking arrangements:
Priority booking via the Wotton Concert Series website – https://www.wottonconcertseries.co.uk/ – will commence at 10:00 am on Wednesday 21st January for our Sponsors, followed by our Platinum and Gold Friends on Monday 26th and Friday 29th January, respectively. Tickets will go on general sale on 2nd February.
We much look forward to seeing as many as possible you on 28th March.
With best wishes
The WCS trustees
