St Albans Symphony Orchestra's American Classics concert on Saturday, July 2 will be in memory of principal conductor Tom Hammond, who died in December 2021.
Chilfest, July 9-10
With a strong 80s flavour, the Saturday at Chilfest has artists and bands from the decade (as well as a sprinkling of 70s and 90s) performing at Pendley Manor in Tring with Tony Hadley, Adam Ant, Boney M, Heatwave, The Christians and more. Feelgood? Yes. And the event raises thousands for charity. The preceding Friday is tribute act day with The Bootleg Beatles, Noasis and Who Are You among the bands. Check out the website for Chilfest s summer season of outdoor cinema at Pendley Manor every weekend too.
Todd in the Hole, July 16-18
Set in a pocket of countryside at Todds Green between Hitchin and Stevenage, Todd in the Hole is a three-day family-friendly festival celebrating the best of local and beyond. With entertainment from more than 80 artists over five stages from established tribute acts to emerging talent there’s sure to be something to suit everyone’s musical tastes, with the option to continue the revelry at the after-parties in Todd Woods.
Violinist Chloë Hanslip will perform at the Herts Festival of Music.
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Hertfordshire’s very own festival of classical music makes its ‘live’ comeback this weekend following a cancellation year lost to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In an exciting week ahead, concerts feature the internationally celebrated violinist Chloë Hanslip, pianist Danny Driver and music by Judith Weir, the first woman composer to be appointed Master of the Queen’s Music.
Judith Weir
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The Hertfordshire Festival of Music also has a strong community focus.
There are two afternoon events this Saturday specially for children and families, as well as a ‘relaxed’ orchestra rehearsal where normal rules about audience silence won’t apply.
Praised for her “warmth and clarity” and “simply spellbinding” playing, Chloë has already established herself as an artist of distinction on the international stage.
She made her BBC Proms debut at 14 and her US concerto debut at 15, and has performed at major venues across the UK, Europe, the US and the Far East.
Violinist Chloë Hanslip is this year s Principal Artist at the Hertfordshire Festival of Music.
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During this year’s festival, Chloë will perform as a soloist with the Hertfordshire Festival Orchestra in music by Pärt and Sibelius.