Friday 25 June, 2010

8PM

A Festival Flourish

Choral and organ music performed by Holy Saviour Church Choir, The Radcliffe Singers and Trevor Hughes (Organ)
under 18 free
Adult £7, conc £5
Holy Saviour Church Radcliffe Road

Monday 28 June, 2010

1.05PM

Picussion

Emma Halnan, woodwindfinalist in BBC Young Musician of the Year and Hristo Duchev, percussion with a varied a eclectic programme.
Free
St Mary's Church Churchyard

Tuesday 29 June, 2010

8PM

Jazz at The Half Moon with Ad Hoc

A benefit jazz evening sponsored by North Herts Green Party
Free
The Half Moon Queen Street

Wednesday 30 June, 2010

1.05PM

The Albach Duo

Rebecca Baulch and David Black both prizewinning graduates of the Royal College of Music who have played at prestigious venues and festivals in the USA, Europe and at home. Outstanding guitar virtuosi.
Free
St Mary's Church Churchyard

Saturday 3 July, 2010

7.30PM

L'entente Cordiale

Carillon Chamber Choir with a concert tracing the varying fortunes of relations between France and England: from the wrestling match between Henry VIII and Francois I via Paris and Deauville in the naughty nineties to the eve of the opening of the Channel Tunnel.
£3, concs £2
St Mary's Church Churchyard

Sunday 4 July, 2010

7PM

A Tribute Night to The Beatles

Free
The Victoria Ickleford Road

Monday 5 July, 2010

7PM

Schools In Concert featuring:

Mon 5: Whitehill JMI, St Ippolyts, Samuel Lucas, Kimpton Tues 6: Oughtonhead JMI, Cockernhoe, St Pauls Walden Wed 7: Breachwood Green, Ickleford, Preston, St Andrews
£3, concs £2
Town Hall Brand Street

Tuesday 6 July, 2010

1.05PM

Hitchin Flutes

Free
St Mary's Church Churchyard

Thursday 8 July, 2010

1.05PM

Nick Evans-Pughe Violin Duo

Free
St Mary's Church Churchyard

Friday 9 July, 2010

7PM

Celebration of Strings in Hitchin

Emma Halnan, woodwind finalist in BBC Young Musician of the Year and Hristo Duchev, percussion with a varied a eclectic programme.
£3, concs £2
Town Hall Brand Street
7.30PM

English Song Recital

£5, Free to nder 16s
Baptist Church Walsworth Road
8PM

Romance - and It's Consequences!

A summer concert by Serenata, the renowned 8-voice acapella choir who will sing a delightful collection of exciting arrangements of popular songs old and new. Recently returned from a tour of Cyprus, Serenata is now in its 30th year of entertaining audiences.
£8
The British Schools Museum Queen Street

Saturday 10 July, 2010

10AM-4PM

Hitchin Band Sponsored Blow

To raise funds for rehearsal facilities, music and replacement instruments. Includes opportunities to make requests and conduct the band.
Free
Market Place
7.30PM

Ave Maria

Orpheus Choir of North Herts
£10, concs £8
St Mary's Church Churchyard
7.30PM

19th Century Romantic Music - Vivace Choir

Vivace returns to Christchurch with a Romantic programme of Schubert and Brahms. Conductor: John Andrews, Pianist: Kate Elmitt, Soloist from the Choir. Concert also features the East Beds Youth Chorus.
All
£8, concs (teens) £5, U13 Free
Christchurch Bedford Road
7.45PM

A Swinging Affair

A fabulous evening featuring the music of Benny Goodman and Ella Fitzgerald with the world renowned Dave Shepherd and The Roger Nobes Quartet with guest stars Jack Emblow and Lorraine Craig.
£13
Queen Mother Theatre Walsworth Road

Sunday 11 July, 2010

6.30PM

Masa Tayama Piano Recital

An opportunity to hear remarkable Japanese virtuoso Masa Tayama with a programme that includes Beethoven (Pathetique Sonata), Chopin and Rachmaninov.
£10, concs (children) £5
Little Benslow Benslow Lane

Tuesday 13 July, 2010

7.30PM

Hitchin Light Orchestra

Great band, great venue an amazing party with a 70-piece orchestra playing film music, jazz, latin and rock. Licensed bar.
£10
Town Hall Brand Street
1.05PM

Quintessimo Wind Quartet

Free
St Mary's Church Churchyard

Wednesday 14 July, 2010

8PM

Vipers Dream

A chance to hear this outstanding Jazz combo with their tribute to Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grapelli and the Quintet Du Hot Club de France on Bastille Day. Advisable to phone the pub if you want to book a table to eat - 01462 454612.
Free
The Highlander Upper Tilehouse Street

Thursday 15 July, 2010

1.05PM

Milos Milivojevic

Piano Accordian A fantastic opportunity to hear this international award-winning graduate from The Royal Academy of Music.
Free
St Mary's Church Churchyard

Saturday 17 July, 2010

12PM

Life & Times

The very best of folk music, original songs and folk lore from Hitchin’s own talented duo.
Free
Market Place
7.30PM

Summer Choral Concert

By Hitchin Thespians. Programme includes Carmina Burana.
£10, concs £5
Hitchin Girls' School Highbury Road

Monday 19 July, 2010

8PM

Glad All Over! A 60's Celebration

A talented cast of singers and musicians takes you on a magical mystery tour of the sounds which defined a generation covering everything from the Beach Boys to the Beatles; from Donovan to Dusty so why not dig out your winkle pickers and slip into that mini skirt for a 60s party to remember?
£15
Queen Mother Theatre Walsworth Road

Wednesday 21 July, 2010

7.30PM

Cheeses of the World

Sample some of the finest cheeses complimented by a taster of wine with each and a glass of your favourite at the end!
£15
Halseys Market Place

Friday 23 July, 2010

8.30PM

Up Close & Rocking!

The legendary Jackie Lynton Band
£8
Sir John Barleycorn Oughtonhead Way

Saturday 24 July, 2010

From 12PM each day

Rhythms of the World

The annual mix of vibrant music, stalls and activities. A full detailed programme will be on sale on pubs, retail outlets and the Festival Box Office.
Per day - Adult adv.£7/£8 gate. Youth adv.£3/£4 gate
Hitchin Priory Grounds Tilehouse Street

Sunday 25 July, 2010

8.30PM

Ben Smith

A great finale to ROTW weekend with Hitchin’s own blues and guitar legend.
FREE!
Sir John Barleycorn Oughtonhead Way
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