News & Reviews

16 Oct 2021

First concert since lockdown

It was a delight to be part of the audience at St Andrew’s Hall to hear the Academy of St Thomas’ concert, with energetic guest conductor, Christopher George.

The initial orchestral piece, the evocative “Serenade […]

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16 Oct 2021

AST Returns this October

The Academy of St Thomas orchestra makes its comeback after the pandemic with a concert on Saturday 16 October in St Andrew’s Hall, Norwich.

After over 18 months of silence, the AST is delighted to […]

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13 Feb 2020

Greek virtuoso violinist UK concerto debut in Norwich

The first concert of the AST 2020 season this March in Norwich, welcomes the Greek virtuoso violinist, Simos Papanas, to perform Saint-Saëns’ lyrical Violin Concerto No 3.

Simos, a truly international musician has performed with […]

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1 Jan 2013

Pianist, Ashley Thorpe wins Norfolk Young Musician 2020

The Norfolk Young Musician 1st prize was awarded to the talented young pianist Ashley Thorpe from Norwich School.

The Norfolk Young Music Competition took place at the John Innes Conference Centre last weekend. Promoted by […]

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14 Oct 2019

Playing of the highest quality

An attractive if somewhat unconventional programme drew a full house for the AST’s concert on Saturday, with playing of highest quality.

No overture, but straight into Beethoven’s 1st piano concerto, the distinguished soloist Piers Lane […]

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