A Spectacular Evening of Music.
Allum Manor & Hall, Borehamwood
Sunday 28th September 2025 | 7:30pm
An unforgettable evening with the Elstree Mozart Players (EMP), conducted by Derek Holland, and featuring internationally renowned guest conductor Owain Arwel Hughes.
The concert dazzled with a rich and varied programme, from stirring orchestral works to operatic favourites.
A true highlight was the performance by international opera star Janice Watson, who captivated the audience with arias by Bach, Dvořák, Puccini and Delibes.
She was joined by Elizabeth Venner in the beloved Flower Duet from Lakmé and a charming Mozart duet from The Marriage of Figaro.
Dylan Lehner gave a virtuosic performance of Malcolm Arnold’s Trumpet Concerto, and Juliet Maclean shone in a moving cello solo from John Foulds’ Keltic Lament.
The orchestra’s versatility was on full display, from dramatic film scores (Aces High by Ron Goodwin) to lyrical miniatures like The Watermill and La Calinda.
A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful audience – together, we raised £450 in support of Prostate Cancer UK and Breast Cancer Now, in association with the Rotary Club of The Studios of Elstree and Borehamwood.
A night of incredible music, international talent, and community spirit.
Thank you to all who joined us!
Our 2026 concert series dates are:
Saturday 14th March 2026 – Spring Concert – All Saints Church, 7.30pm
Featuring:
Mozart – Requiem D minor, K. 626, (Scratch Choral Performance)
Schumann – Symphony 1 (The Spring)
Sunday 28th June 2026– Civic Festival Concert 2026 – All Saints Church, 7.30pm
Featuring:
Crusell – Concerto for clarinet, horn and bassoon
Soloists Stephen Randall, Mary Pilbery and Tim Egan
Beethoven Symphony 3 Eroica
Special guest artist: Adria Jackson
Sunday 27th September 2026 – Autumn Concert 2026
Allum Manor & Hall 7.30pm
Featuring:
Verdi Overture – The Force of Destiny – Guest Conductor Roland Marshall
Hamilton Harty Violin Concerto – Soloist: Dame Geraldine Andrews
Herbert Parry – Three Little Pigs Minuet (recently rediscovered)
Philip White – Natale a Venezia ballet suite (first public performance)
Arthur Sullivan – Irish Symphony
Tickets will be available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/elstree-mozart-players