Music that evokes the essence of England - scenes of the countryside from George Butterworth
A concert for lovers of classical music who enjoy images and sounds of England from yesteryearGeorge Butterworth's orchestral rhapsody 'A Shropshire Lad' was written in 1912 only 4 years before his death on the Somme in 1916 during World War 1The piece was inspired by a poem of this name by A.EHousmanIt evokes the English countryside and the pleasures and uncertainties of youthHandel's 'Water Music' was first given in a performance on the River Thames in July 1717 at the request of George 1stWe will be playing Suite no 2 from the music which includes many dance movements, notably a hornpipe which is instantly recognisableElgar's Symphony no2 is a passionate 'Pilgrimage of the Soul' and draws on the poem "Invocation" by Percy Bysshe Shelley, a poignant exploration of the poet's longing for 'The Spirit of Delight'It was first performed in 1911 and is dedicated to the memory of King Edward 7th who had died the previous yearIt is at once moving, uplifting and memorableWatford Symphony Orchestra has enjoyed rehearsing these three pieces and hope you will enjoy them
Hotels near St. Luke's Church, Watford.
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Holiday Inn Express London
Just 20 minutes from Central London by train, this hotel just off the A412 has close connections to the M25 and M1 and is 2 minutes from Watford Junction Train Station. The hotel is a popular base for Wembley Stadium, which is 16 miles away..
Holiday Inn London Watford
Holiday Inn London Watford Junction has a central location just 2 minutes walk from Watford Junction Railway Station and 10 minutes walk from the town centre. The hotel features a restaurant and a bar..
Woodford Apartment
Set 200 metres from Watford County Court in Watford, this apartment features free WiFi. The apartment is 200 metres from Watford Magistrates Court. Free private parking is available on site.
Best Western White House
Watfords only town-house hotel offers professional and friendly service, with a 24-hour front desk, limited car parking and WiFi..
Jurys Inn London Watford
On Clarendon Road, in the centre of Watford, this Jurys Inn is 5 minutes walk from Watford Junction Railway Station. The hotel has a 24-hour reception, a bar and restaurant..
Whippendell Road
Located 15 minutes walk from Watford Tube Station and within 4 miles from M25 and M1 motorways, Whippendell Road offers self-catered accommodation for 5 people. Set 16 miles from North London, it offers free Wi-Fi and free parking for one car..
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