Sutton Symphony Orchestra host their final bash of 2009 this weekend when the talented group once again take over the St Andrew’s United Reform Church for a classical spectacular.

Taking in work by Brahms, Elgar, Vaughan Williams and Borodin, the evening will be the perfect chance for music fans to get their ears around some pretty rare material.

And orchestra leader Nigel Stephens admits the mood will swing throughout the concert.

He says: “I know sometimes there is a theme throughout an evening but this is much more of a mixed bag really.

“I think the aim is to appeal to as many different classical tastes as possible.

“All of the pieces are quite different and we are deliberately using varying composers.

“I would describe it as two European greats providing the bread with a nice filling of English composers.”

Starting off with Brahms’ sombre, dramatic Tragic Overture the concert then flows into Three Bavarian Dances courtesy of Elgar.

Soloist Mark Probert then takes centre stage for Vaughan Williams’ Tuba Concerto, before the evening is rounded off with Borodin’s Symphony No.2.

Despite their amateur status this is no slipshod offering.

And Stephens reckons new attendees will be surprised by the talent on show.

He adds: “Although we do it for fun we can be relied on to put on a good show.

“We put on three shows a year as that gives us plenty of time to prepare, and St Andrew’s Church is a great venue for us in terms of acoustics.

“We have about nine to 11 rehearsals so everything is top-notch come the night.

“We all do it because we enjoy it and I am sure that will come across on the night.”

Sutton Symphony Orchestra, St Andrew’s Church, Cheam, November 21, 7.30pm, £8/£10