CONCERT: Autumn Gala Concert 2025

Elstree Mozart Players

Conductor: Derek Holland

Leader: Lucy Cumming

Guest: Owain Arwel Hughes CBE

Janice Watson – Soprano

Dylan Lehner – Trumpet

Edwin Gatward – Cello

Elizabeth Venner – Soprano

Allum Manor & Hall, Elstree, WD6 3PJ

The highly anticipated Autumn Gala Concert 2025, presented by the Elstree Mozart Players in proud partnership with The Rotary Club of the Studios & Elstree and Borehamwood, promises an evening of musical splendour and community spirit.

Derek Holland and guest conductor Owain Arwel Hughes CBE, renowned in the British classical music world. The concert also presents an exceptional vocal appearance by soprano Janice Watson, joined in the celebrated Flower Duet with Elizabeth Venner.

Programme Highlights

• The Land of the Mountain and the Flood – Hamish MacCunn
• Trumpet Concerto – Malcolm Arnold (featuring Dylan Lehner, trumpet soloist)
• Serenade for Orchestra – William Matthias
• Prelude for Orchestra – Arwel Hughes
• Arias with Janice Watson
• Flower Duet – Bizet (Janice Watson & Elizabeth Venner)
• Cello Concerto – Antonín Dvořák (soloist Edwin Gatward)
• Aces High – Ron Goodwin

The programme balances stirring orchestral works with featured solo performances and vocal gems, capturing both tradition and dynamism.

This concert also supports two crucial charities: Breast Cancer NOW and Prostate Cancer UK, aligning cultural celebration with charitable giving.

Tickets: £12 in advance, £15 & £20 on the night | https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/elstree-mozart-players