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To see the July 2008 News Letter click  here.

 

 



 

 








"Rarely, if ever, have I experienced a more perfect musical backdrop to a (perfect) summer's day than the sound of the Hertfordshire Guitar Orchestra. The music enveloped us like rays of warm sunshine....the sound of the grouped guitars simply amazing. It was my first encounter, but it left a lasting impression and I will be back for more".

(Grelle White....freelance journalist and columnist for the Watford Observer).



"The Hertfordshire Guitar Orchestra was the highlight of the Village Venue Concert Series this year...they delighted the audience with their lively ensemble programme and exceptionally talented soloists".

(Lisa Nolan....East Herts. District Council Arts Officer).



"From the very first notes it was clear the guitarists had a profound mastery of their repertoire. Vivaldi's 'Spring' created a new and original listening experience....while there was a resounding rendition of Led Zeppelin's interestingly arranged hymn 'Stairway to Heaven'.

In all the pieces the musicians displayed gravitas and inspiration".

(Daniel Honsack....Allgemeine Zeitung).


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Hertfordshire Guitar Orchestra is a professionally directed ensemble comprised of high standard amateur and professional guitarists.

Founded in 1993 it developed rapidly into a regularly performing concert orchestra.

A musical policy that spans all styles from Classical to Rock to Jazz to Flamenco to World Music and a repertoire that is immediate, often exciting and quite definitely fun to play and fun to listen to results in an immensely entertaining concert programme.

All music in the repertoire has been arranged or composed specifically and for the exclusive use of the orchestra.

This policy and a line up that blends electric and bass guitars with classical guitars has resulted in a unique and surprisingly powerful sound.


The Orchestra also has two subsidiary sections:


A professional quintet that provides incidental music for weddings, functions and corporate events and a second level ensemble for those that have not yet reached a level to be able to perform with the main group or are unable to make that commitment.


To book the Orchestra or to join: contact the director.


Director:

Tom Parsons, 67 Regent Street, Watford, Herts. WD24 5AT


E-mail: thomas_parsons@talk21.com 

Web: http://www.hertfordshireguitarorchestra.com/