Join the Forest Philharmonic strings for two baroque works and two late 19th Century classics for strings. Purcell’s dark and powerful Chacony contrasts with Bach’s energetic playing with the number 3 in his third Brandenburg Concerto. Elgar’s early Serenade brings an open-air lightness of touch and its meditative sense of yearning - and to finish, Grieg’s bravura baroque-inspired Holberg Suite, homage to an earlier age.

We are following the latest Government guidance to ensure the concert at St Gabriel’s is Covid secure. Social distancing will be in place for audience members and performers, with hand sanitiser available at the entrance to the church.

No one should enter the church if they, or anyone in their household, have COVID-19 or are showing symptoms.

Audience members are required to wear a face covering at all times (unless exempt). Please note that performers are not required to wear face coverings when performing but will do so at all other times inside the venue.

The seating will be arranged into socially distanced clusters. Please only sit directly next to someone from your group and avoid moving seats when you arrive.

The concert will not have an interval

Ushers will ensure you are able to find your seats and leave the building while remaining socially distanced.

To comply with Track and Trace, audience contact details will be collected and retained for 21 days after the concert. Visitors using the NHS Covid-19 app may use the QR code displayed in the entrance.

We will continue to review and manage any risks and respond to any changes in the Government guidance up to the event.