Event type: Concert

An evening of French classical music from the late 19th and early 20th centuries performed by Hope Metropolitan Orchestra.

Conducted by Helen Thomas with music by Pierne, Faure, Mel Bonis and Bizet.

Head along and join this evening of magnificent music inspired by the words of Shakespeare.

‘Atticus Arts’ has put together a wonderful show of Classical Music and theatre from renowned composers including Beach, Dring, Gounod, Purcell and Quilter exploring stories and characters from shows such as As You Like It, Twelfth Night and Romeo and Juliet. The music is accompanied by words from the Bard himself as well as seeing ‘What Shakespeare’s Women might have said’ (‘Harriet Walter – She Speaks! 2024).

Soprano Aimee Harris, Tenor Taran Harris and accompanist Kirsty Ligertwood are joined on stage by the mellifluous voices of The Hope Street Consort presenting three wonderful new classical pieces by local composers Rachel Gibson, Andrew Barney and Craig Wakerley. An exhilarating and animated music experience, not to be missed by music and theatre fans.

A 45 minute concert of piano and organ music – come get transported away with a variety of classical and modern music.