Solway Sinfonia December Concert
The Bridge, Dumfries, DG2 9AW
Sunday 6th December 2026 7:30PM
Conductor: Joe Davies
Leader: Sarah Berker
Soloist: Hugh Wiggin
Programme:
Vaughan Williams - Symphony No. 5
Ravel - Menuet Antique
Coates - Rhapsody for Saxophone
Milhaud - Scaramouche
About our guest soloist:
Huw Wiggin has captivated audiences around the world, performing in renowned venues from Beijing’s Forbidden City Concert Hall to London's Wigmore Hall and Royal Albert Hall. Following his debut at the Purcell Room he was praised by the Times for his “Liquid gold tones and enviable breath control”.
Since winning First Prize and Gold Medal and being named ‘Commonwealth Musician of the Year’ at the Royal Over-Seas League Annual Music Competition, Huw has developed a career as a soloist and chamber musician. ‘Reflections’ – Huw’s debut disc on Orchid Classics – reached no.2 in the UK Specialist Classical Chart. His most recent album Rhapsody with Noriko Ogawa was released in March 2023. Huw is a Selmer Artist and Vandoren Artist.
Huw is a member of the Ferio Saxophone Quartet, winners of the Royal Over-seas League Ensemble Prize, who have recorded four albums for Chandos Records. Huw also performs regularly with harpist Oliver Wass and together they have recorded two EPs for Orchid Classics.
Huw is a Professor of Saxophone at the Royal Academy of Music in London and regularly gives masterclasses at conservatoires in the UK and abroad.
Leader: Sarah Berker
Soloist: Hugh Wiggin
Programme:
Vaughan Williams - Symphony No. 5
Ravel - Menuet Antique
Coates - Rhapsody for Saxophone
Milhaud - Scaramouche
About our guest soloist:
Huw Wiggin has captivated audiences around the world, performing in renowned venues from Beijing’s Forbidden City Concert Hall to London's Wigmore Hall and Royal Albert Hall. Following his debut at the Purcell Room he was praised by the Times for his “Liquid gold tones and enviable breath control”.
Since winning First Prize and Gold Medal and being named ‘Commonwealth Musician of the Year’ at the Royal Over-Seas League Annual Music Competition, Huw has developed a career as a soloist and chamber musician. ‘Reflections’ – Huw’s debut disc on Orchid Classics – reached no.2 in the UK Specialist Classical Chart. His most recent album Rhapsody with Noriko Ogawa was released in March 2023. Huw is a Selmer Artist and Vandoren Artist.
Huw is a member of the Ferio Saxophone Quartet, winners of the Royal Over-seas League Ensemble Prize, who have recorded four albums for Chandos Records. Huw also performs regularly with harpist Oliver Wass and together they have recorded two EPs for Orchid Classics.
Huw is a Professor of Saxophone at the Royal Academy of Music in London and regularly gives masterclasses at conservatoires in the UK and abroad.
Event Details
Doors Open at 6:45PM
Starts at 7:30PM
