About the Society
The Anstruther Philharmonic Society is a choral society, based in the East Neuk of Fife, rehearsing and performing in and around Anstruther. We have a friendly and welcoming approach to everything we do and strive for high standards of performance. We are known locally as ‘the Phil’.
“The Anstruther Philharmonic Society was formed in 1892. The Phil exists for the study and practice of choral music and fosters the public appreciation and knowledge of choral music by its performances.” (From the Society’s Constitution)
There are two concerts each year, one in early December and one in March. Over the last 100 years, the Phil has performed a great variety of works from Bach's Magnificat, to Handel's Messiah, Hummel's Masses, Purcell's Come Ye Sons of Art and Vaughan Williams' Fantasia on Christmas Carols. We perform with professional soloists and orchestra. In 2014, the December concert principal work was Brahms 'Leibesleider Waltzes' with a selection of carols. Soloists included visiting organist Malcolm Garden, tenor Robert Forrest and members of the choir and choral scholars. Our 110th Annual concert in March 2015 featured Purcell's 'Dido and Aenaes' and Handel's 'Ode for St Cecilla's day'
The Society is governed by a Committee in accordance with its Constitution. The Committee is responsible for the week to week running of the Society, its concerts, events and fundraising activities.
WHO’S WHO
Musical Directors – Michael Downes
Accompanist – Jim Tribble
President – Christopher Trotter
“The Anstruther Philharmonic Society was formed in 1892. The Phil exists for the study and practice of choral music and fosters the public appreciation and knowledge of choral music by its performances.” (From the Society’s Constitution)
There are two concerts each year, one in early December and one in March. Over the last 100 years, the Phil has performed a great variety of works from Bach's Magnificat, to Handel's Messiah, Hummel's Masses, Purcell's Come Ye Sons of Art and Vaughan Williams' Fantasia on Christmas Carols. We perform with professional soloists and orchestra. In 2014, the December concert principal work was Brahms 'Leibesleider Waltzes' with a selection of carols. Soloists included visiting organist Malcolm Garden, tenor Robert Forrest and members of the choir and choral scholars. Our 110th Annual concert in March 2015 featured Purcell's 'Dido and Aenaes' and Handel's 'Ode for St Cecilla's day'
The Society is governed by a Committee in accordance with its Constitution. The Committee is responsible for the week to week running of the Society, its concerts, events and fundraising activities.
WHO’S WHO
Musical Directors – Michael Downes
Accompanist – Jim Tribble
President – Christopher Trotter
The Anstruther Philharmonic Society is a Charity Registered in Scotland Number SC030614
