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Civic Festival Concert – Sunday 28th June 2026

Join the Elstree Mozart Players for a spectacular evening of music at this year’s Civic Festival, featuring a rich and uplifting programme with sparkling classics, lyrical gems, and one of the greatest symphonies ever written, this concert promises an unforgettable musical experience.

The Elstree Mozart Players were founded in 2018 by Derek Holland, Pat Strack, and Andrew Grady, with the aim of bringing high‑quality classical music to the communities of Elstree and Borehamwood.

The orchestra is made up of a blend of professional musicians, semi‑professionals, and highly skilled amateurs, assembled on a concert‑by‑concert basis to create a flexible ensemble capable of performing a wide range of repertoire to a professional standard.

The concert will be led by the Musical Director, Derek Holland, and introducing Meg Storer who will conduct the opening work to be performed, Schubert’s Overture in C, In the Italian Style, a bright and effervescent curtain‑raiser brimming with operatic flair.

A moment of serene beauty follows with Zipoli’s Adagio all’ Eleviazione for cello, oboe, and orchestra, featuring soloists Juliet Maclean and Barry Solomon.

The spotlight then turns to a rare treat: Crusell’s Concertante in B-flat, Op. 3, showcasing the virtuosity of wind soloists Stephen Randall (clarinet), Caitlin Stock (bassoon), and Tim Egan (horn).

Violinist Serena Leader brings charm and elegance to two of Fritz Kreisler’s most beloved pieces, Liebesfreud and Liebeslied — before the orchestra delights with Grainger’s lively Country Gardens.

The evening reaches its pinnacle with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, Eroica — a bold, revolutionary masterpiece that changed the course of music history. Under Derek Holland’s direction, this monumental work promises a thrilling and powerful finale.

Celebrate the Civic Festival with an orchestra at the heart of the community and enjoy a night of exceptional music-making from the Elstree Mozart Players.

Tickets: £15.00 in advance, 20.00 with concessions: £15.00 on the night

Advance tickets are available and can be booked either:

Online: www.ticketsource.com/elstree-mozart-players or by email: elstreemozrtplayers@outlook.com or by phone: Pat Strack on 07790 305428

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Civic Festival Concert 2025

This summer, the Elstree and Borehamwood Civic Festival proudly presents the Civic Festival Concert 2025 — a captivating evening of orchestral music performed by the highly regarded Elstree Mozart Players. Set in the enchanting surroundings of All Saints Church, Borehamwood, this concert promises an inspiring programme featuring both timeless classics and contemporary gems.

Founded in 2018 by conductor Derek Holland, in partnership with Pat Strack and Andrew Grady, the Elstree Mozart Players have quickly established themselves as a vital part of the region’s cultural life. Unlike traditional orchestras, the orchestra is assembled on a concert-by-concert basis, blending professional musicians, semi-professionals, and skilled amateurs to achieve a professional standard of performance with a warm community spirit.

Their mission is to make orchestral music accessible and engaging for local audiences, while fostering emerging talent and performing an adventurous repertoire that balances beloved classics with contemporary compositions.

Concert Highlights

This concert programme, conducted by Derek Holland and led by Lucy Cumming, offers a varied and rich selection of works, including:
Beethoven’s Prometheus Overture — an exhilarating opening that captures the drama of mythic heroism.

Saint-Saëns’ Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso, featuring virtuoso violinist Serena Leader.

Vaughan Williams’ Oboe Concerto, performed by the accomplished oboist Barry Solomon, offering a serene English pastoral tone.

A new-age highlight, Roderick Elmer’s Scherzo for Orchestra, injecting playful energy and contemporary flair.

The charming Demelza for Soprano Cornet by Hugo Nash, with soloist Alison Perry showcasing rare cornet repertoire.

A selection of Songs from Light Opera, delivered by soprano Elizabeth Venner.
Light music classics such as Ronald Binge’s Elizabethan Serenade and Anthony Collins’ Vanity Fair.

The evening culminates with Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 3 “The Scottish”, a sweeping symphonic portrait of Scotland’s rugged beauty.

Ticket and Venue Details:

Tickets are affordably priced at £12 in advance, with on-the-night prices of £20 for premium seating and £15 for standard.

They will be available from 1st June via Ticket Source at www.ticketsource.co.uk/elstree-mozart-players.

The concert takes place at All Saints Church, renowned for its excellent acoustics and welcoming atmosphere. Situated in the heart of Borehamwood, the church is accessible to all and provides a beautiful backdrop to this cultural highlight.

It is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy live music of the highest calibre, support a dynamic local orchestra, and engage with the cultural heartbeat of Elstree and Borehamwood.

So mark your calendar for Sunday, 29th June, and prepare to be transported by an evening of thrilling music and heartfelt community celebration.

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