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Experience the magic of Adele's music like never before on our Cathedral Tour!

This is concert for all lovers of classical music. The programme begins with the overture to Schumann's only opera 'Genoveva'. The work was not a success when it was first performed in 1850 but the music in the overture is immediately appealing. This is not a well-known piece but you are bound to enjoy it. Rachmaninov's Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini was written for solo piano and orchestra. He uses the well-known and virtuosic caprice for solo violin by Paganini and turns it into a set of 24 variations where the solo pianist provides all the technique and excitement associated with Rachmaninov's concertos. The music reflects all the legendary skill of Paganini's violin playing. The unconventional beginning of the work was likely inspired by the finale of Beethoven's Symphony No. 3, 'Eroica', a theme and variations that begins in much the same way. Our solo pianist is Phoebe Papandrea. Born in London in 2007 into a musical family she began taking piano lessons at the age of three and was awarded a scholarship to the Purcell School of Music at the age of 10. Aged twelve Phoebe made her Carnegie Hall debut after winning First Prize and the Exceptional Young Musician Prize at the Golden Classical Music Awards, New York. Since then she has won many prizes and performed internationally. Phoebe also enjoys performing in hospitals, schools and care homes. The concert concludes with Brahms Symphony No 1. This is one of the great pieces of the 19th century. It provides an intense and very satisfying musical experience, not just for audiences but also for the players. It draws you in completely and the big tune in the last movement will stay with you for some time. Brahms started work on it in 1855 and it was not until 1876 that it received its first performance, such was the effort he put into making it the best music he could produce. He was ever mindful of comparison to Beethoven's immense reputation. Anyone hearing it, particularly for the first time, will generally agree that the comparison stands up pretty well. Price: General Admission: GBP 18.00

Rickmansworth Players Choir and Kings Langley Community Choir join forces again, for an evening of uplifting songs at our "Kings & Players concert on June 27th 2025 at 8pm. Set in the wonderful acoustics of St Pauls Church Chipperfield, we bring you an eclectic mix of ancient and modern; peppy and powerful; charming and challenging Including such favourites as "Close To You", "Seasons of love", "Songbird", "One day like this", "How deep is your love" and "You've Got a Friend" Refreshments included in ticket price. Tickets : 13 Adults, 11 Concessions & 7 Children

Cricket featuring Middlesex who take on Glamorgan in this T20 Blast fixture.

Middlesex take on Gloucestershire in this T20 Blast fixture.

If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Rickmansworth Rock Choir. Your local Rickmansworth choir is run by vocal teacher Simon Reynolds. Over the past few years Rock Choir has entered British people's hearts with its unique mix of en-masse singing, fundraising, television appearances, and commitment to community singing in towns like Rickmansworth. With performances at prestigious national venues such as Eurodisney and sporting events such as the 2012 rugby league final at Wembley Stadium which featured 1,500 choir members! - you too can have the opportunity to be a singing star! Lift your spirits and rejuvenate your body and soul with a weekly hour and a half of exceptional singing tuition at the Rickmansworth Rock Choir. There's no need to audition or read music, or even to perform if you're not ready, there's just a comfortable, friendly, family environment full of new friends to be made. If you are looking for a more convenient choir near Rickmansworth or a choir on another night of the week simply visit the choir locations page at rockchoir.com. Here is a quote about our choir - 'Rock Choir is great as it has given me the opportunity to sing again without the constraints of a formal choir. The pieces are broken down so you are able to learn them and you can also download songs to practise at home. Its a great way to release the stresess of life. Singing can help you to releases' happy hormones' which make you feel happy and you leave in a better state of mind. It has helped me through a difficult time. It is fun. The people are welcoming and friendly.' - Angela (Rock Choir member) Rock Choir is a winner of the Red Ribbon 'Big Heart' Award [https://rockchoir.com/awards-achievements/]. and holds 1 former and 2 current Guinness World Records. The choir is also credited with single handedly starting the contemporary choir movement.