Hidden Heroines

Journey through history and celebrate extraordinary women with Hidden Heroines, a captivating concert film from the Worthing Symphony Orchestra. Conductor John Gibbons leads the ensemble in a program brimming with emotion, beauty, and unforgettable melodies. Experience the vibrant storytelling of Haydn’s Symphony No. 63, ‘La Roxelane,’ inspired by Roxelana, the powerful and influential wife of Ottoman Emperor Suleiman the Magnificent. Feel the poignant tribute in Paul Carr’s moving Saxophone Concerto, composed in memory of his mother, the acclaimed Australian soprano Una Hale – a piece frequently featured on Classic FM. The program expands to include beloved works by Ennio Morricone (Gabriel’s Oboe from *The Mission*), Dmitri Shostakovich, Christopher Gunning (the iconic theme from *Agatha Christie’s Poirot*), and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart with his Symphony No. 40. Prepare to be swept away by a truly special evening of music!