City University String Orchestra

Our orchestral string players perform works by Elgar, Handel, Vivaldi and Holst, at the nearby Church of St Clements.

Please note, audience numbers at this event are limited to comply with City's COVID policies and advice for visitors, so please do sign up to attend, via the 'register now' button above.

Programme:

• Elgar, Serenade for Strings
• Handel, Concerto Grosso in G major, Op.6 No.1
• Vivaldi, Concerto for Strings in D Major, RV 121
• Holst, St Pauls Suite

About City University String Orchestra:

Our string ensemble is part of the City University Chamber Orchestra, whose recent performances have included Mozart's Symphony No. 40, Schubert's Fifth Symphony, Elgar's Chanson de matin and nuit and Debussy's Petite Suite, besides programmes of baroque chamber music, and joint performances with our choir of large scale choral-orchestral works including Haydn’s Missa in tempore belli ("Paukenmesse") and Vivaldi’s Gloria. They are directed and conducted by Tim Hooper, who is in-demand for his expertise across the UK.