Southern Highlands Symphony Orchestra to Welcome Nicholas Hammond for Rodgers and Hammerstein Concerts

The Southern Highlands Symphony Orchestra (SHSO) will present two concerts featuring the music of Rodgers and Hammerstein on Saturday 25 June at 7pm and Sunday 26 June at 2.30pm.. Hosted by a Rodgers and Hammerstein favourite Nicholas Hammond, the event will feature soloists Judith Rough, Lotte Latukefu, Richard Lane and Stephen Wheatley. The concerts will have 25 musical numbers featuring the SHSO Chorus including songs from OKLAHOMA, SOUTH PACIFIC, CAROUSEL, THE KING AND I, FLOWER DRUM SONG, THE SOUND OF MUSIC and more.

"I am delighted to host this evening of wonderful Rodgers and Hammerstein music performed by such talented musicians and singers," said Nicholas Hammond who will host the events. "These timeless show tunes are an example of the brilliance of the composers, and these concerts will make it possible for more young people to learn and grow as musicians."

"The Southern Highlands Symphony Orchestra is very excited about performing the music of Rodgers and Hammerstein in two Gala Concerts to raise funds for Alzheimer's Australia and Scholarship/s for students in the Southern Highlands, said SHSO President Jenette Stiles. "It is especially exciting for us to have Nicholas Hammond as our Host for the concerts."

The Southern Highlands Symphony Orchestra was formed to provide concerts of fine music at a high standard on a regular basis. It was set up due to the community interest in establishing a symphony orchestra in the Highlands. It is a Not-for-Profit organisation. Over 50 musicians from the Highlands and surrounding districts rehearse on a regular basis. It was envisaged to be and now is a significant feature of the Highlands cultural life. The Orchestra is conducted by Dr Allan Stiles. Allan has conducted orchestras, bands, choirs and theatre productions over many years.