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About the Orchestra<\/h1>\n

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We are an ambitious full symphony orchestra rehearsing in Truro and playing concerts across Cornwall. We play music from the core classical \/ romantic repertoire combined with occasional modern pieces and works suitable for our annual family concert.<\/p>\n

We are a player-run organisation with a professional Music Director, Dr Chris Morgan. Chris was trained at the Royal Academy of Music and the Guildhall School of Music & Drama. He lectures in music education at Falmouth University, is an examiner for Trinity and also director of a local arts education organisation (MADE).<\/p>\n

In recent years we have played full symphonies from original parts including:<\/p>\n