Janice Watson Sings Cabaret – in aid of The Altzheimers Society

Join us for an enchanting evening of melodies as the renowned Janice Watson, with friends, Derek Holland, Helen Boyea and Simon Kenyon Smith along with the Barry Solomon Trio who will take centre stage in a charity concert like no other.

Janice Watson

Janice Watson is a celebrated artist, who brings her unparalleled talent to the stage, weaving a musical tapestry that transcends genres. Prepare to be enchanted by her captivating voice and charismatic stage presence.

Janice is one of the worlds’ major sopranos, renowned for the beauty of her sound. A flautist originally, she began taking singing seriously at the instigation of tenor Phillip Langridge. She studied firstly with Johanna Peters at the Guildhall in London, then later with Renata Scotto. There followed a period at the Ravel Institute in Ciboure, culminating in a Concert performance of Sheherezade with Michel Plasson and the Toulouse Symphony Orchestra. Then at the age of 23 she won the Kathleen Ferrier Award and the Royal Overseas League, which launched her into the upper levels of the singing profession.

Janice has performed in most of the major opera houses of the world including; Covent Garden, Metropolitan Opera New York, Chicago, Santa Fe, San Francisco, Vienna, Paris, Lyon, Amsterdam, Berlin, Hamburg, La Scala Milan, Naples, Turin, Sydney, Beijing, Tokyo, and has been a regular guest with both English National Opera and Welsh National Opera.

“Janice Watson Sings Cabaret” promises to be an unforgettable musical journey, set to captivate hearts, and raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Society, the recognized charity for the President of the Studio Rotary Club for 2023-24, Andrew Grady.

Date: Sunday 24th March 2024
Time: 7:30 PM
Venue: All Saints Church, Borehamwood
Tickets are priced at £10 in advance, and for the special concessions, it’s only £12 at the door (or £15 without concessions).

Don’t miss out on the chance to experience a night of exceptional entertainment while supporting the Alzheimer’s Society.

Tickets can be purchased either:
Online: www.ticketsource.co.uk/elstree-mozart-players/t-jzmmpoy
Or via Pat Strack: pat.strack@icloud.com  or Andrew Grady: 07802 736628
Email: elstreemozartplayers@outlook.com

This charity concert not only promises an evening filled with the soulful tunes of Janice Watson but also provides an opportunity for you to make a difference in the fight against Alzheimer’s. All proceeds from ticket sales will go towards supporting Alzheimer’s Society initiatives.

Your attendance and contribution will help make a positive impact in the fight against Alzheimer’s.

So let’s come together, enjoy a night of musical excellence, and make a difference in the lives of those affected by this condition.

Make sure to mark Sunday 24th March 2024, on your calendar. Bring friends and family for an evening of joy, entertainment, and compassion.

Let the power of music unite us for a cause that truly matters.

See you at “Janice Watson Sings Cabaret” – where melody meets meaning, supporting the Alzheimer’s Society!

Spring Concert – Saturday 24th February 2024

Elstree Mozart Players led by Lucy Cumming, conducted by Derek Holland will be performing a concert in All Saints Church in Borehamwood on Saturday 24th February 2024.

The concert will feature:

Elisabeth Venner will be joining the orchestra to sing arias by Mozart, and Johann Strauss II.

Peter Bussereau, Violin Soloist, will be performing Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E Minor.

Other works to be performed include:

  • Rossini Overture ‘La Scala di Sieta’
  • Richard Strauss Horn Concerto 1 Soloist Tom Pinnell
  • Jarnefelt Praeludium
  • Schubert Symphony II

This concert will raise funds to support Borehamwood Foodbank, providing vital support for those in need in our local community.

Tickets cost £10.00 in advance of £15 or £12 concessions on the door.

Contact Pat Strack on 020 8386 3151

or Andrew Grady on 07802 736628 for further details.

Email elstreemozartplayers@outlook.com  

Web Site: www.elstreemozartplayers.org.uk 

Ticket Source Link:

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/elstree-mozart-players

Autumn Charity Concert Review 2023

On Saturday 7th October 2023 the Elstree Mozart Players Autumn Charity Concert was organised to raise money for Alzheimer’s UK, being charity supported by Andrew Grady, a founder of Elstree Mozart Players, who is this year president of The Rotary Club of the Studios of Elstree and Borehamwood.

The orchestra being set up as a joint venture between Andrew Grady, Derek Holland and Pat Strack, having amongst its ranks many professional, semi-professional and very good amateur musicians, providing high quality classical music concerts around the locality.

The concert was conducted by regular conductor Derek Holland with Andrew Penny MBE as a guest conductor. Mr Penny and his wife are personal friends of Mr Grady, being a former colleague his late mother Mary Grady.

The concert featured music from Sir Arthur Sullivan, Elgar, and Tchaikovsky. The highlight of the concert was a rare performance of Violin Concerto in E minor by York Bowen performed by Peter Bussereau.

We were delighted to welcome our Cllrs Richard Butler Deputy Mayor of Hertsmere Borough Council and the Orchestra’s new President Cllr John Graham, a former Borough Mayor.

Also in attendance was Deputy Mayor of Elstree and Borehamwood Cllr Alpha Collins who gave an inspiring speech at the end of the evening.

The Studio Rotary Club members assisted to present a fantastic classical musical concert working both on the front of house ticket desk as well as providing the refreshments during the evening concert and assisting with setup and take down.

Mr Grady would like to thank all those club members who assisted with the smooth operation of this concert and all those who donated raffle prizes, which raised £380.00 on the night for the Altzheimer’s Society.

This was one of the most successful and best attended jointly run concert the orchestra and club have organised to date.

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