Watford Philharmonic Society

HAYDN IN HERTS

Franz Joseph Haydn was one of the most prolific composers of the eighteenth century. He made to visits to London, in 1791-2 and 1794-5, and in 1791 he went to stay at Roxford near Hertingfordbury to escape the heat and noise of London.

Jeanne Mann, Leader of the Watford Philharmonic Orchestra, (left) had the idea of bringing together a group of musicians to play all 102 of Haydn's symphonies.

 

Terry Edwards, the Society's conductor, (right) was very enthusiastic.

On the second Sunday of every month (except January 2011 when it is on the 16th) musicians of grade 6 standard and above are invited to meet at Christ Church to form an orchestral workshop. Four symphonies are performed each time. Everyone enjoys themselves and members of the public are welcome to come and listen.

The project will take about two years and the final meeting should be in November 2012.

For more information contact

The Parish Office, St Mark's Church, Leggatts Way, Watford, Herts WD24 5NQ

Phone: 01923 681972

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