# Jersey Symphony Orchestra: 40th Anniversay Concert

Web page: https://guide.je/whats-on/jersey-symphony-orchestra-40th-anniversay-concert-2026

- **When:** Sun 20 Dec
- **Where:** Les Quennevais School, St. Brelade, JE3 8LG
- **Price:** £30.00
- **Kind:** Music
- **Tickets and details:** https://www.jso.org.je

> The island's orchestra marks 40 years to the day with Rossini, Errollyn Wallen and Shostakovich's Fifth at Les Quennevais School Concert Hall.

Jersey Symphony Orchestra celebrates its 40th anniversary with a concert at Les Quennevais School Concert Hall, St Brelade, on Sunday 20th December at 7.30pm. The programme includes The Thieving Magpie (Rossini), Mighty River (Errollyn Wallen, Master of the King's Music) and Shostakovich's Symphony No.5.

The orchestra marks its 40th birthday to the day on 20th December 2026 at 7.30pm. From humble beginnings at Jersey Opera House, it has grown in number and musicianship in its new home at Les Quennevais School Concert Hall. The concert will be under the baton of Principal Conductor Natalia Luis-Bassa, with the orchestra led by Martin Smith. The programme includes The Thieving Magpie by Rossini, Mighty River by the Master of the King's Music, Errollyn Wallen, and Symphony No.5 in D Minor by Shostakovich.