Salford Symphony Orchestra
- Salford Symphony Orchestra
Infobox musical artist
Name = Salford Symphony Orchestra
Img_capt = Salford Symphony at a performance of "The Magic Flute" at The Lowry
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Alias = SSO
Origin = Salford, Greater Manchester, England
Genre = Classical
Occupation = Symphony orchestra
Years_active = 1947-1985
1995-"present"
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URL = [http://www.salfordsymphony.org.uk www.salfordsymphony.org.uk]
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The Salford Symphony Orchestra (SSO) is one of the major amateur orchestras in North West England. It is also one of the oldest celebrating its 60th year in 2007. It is based at Salford, in Greater Manchester, England.
The late Joseph Needham originally founded Salford Symphony Orchestra in 1947. He was a protégé of Sir Henry Wood, on whose recommendation came to Salford, where he was appointed director of music for Salford City Police Band. Eventually with the help of freelance professional string players, he formed Salford Symphony Orchestra. Sir John Barbirolli was the orchestra’s President for some years. After Joseph Needham’s death, John Crossdale took over as MD, his first performance was a memorial concert for ‘Joe’. Salford Education Authority with Jack Fryer as MD and conductor, later absorbed the orchestra.
After many successful years, the orchestra disbanded in 1985. Following requests from the Salford public and musicians, Christine Clarkson started to re-form the orchestra in 1995.
External links
* [http://www.salfordsymphony.org.uk Salford Symphony Orchestra]
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