A crowd pleasing evening of popular music from the movies and anecdotes where the audience will gain an insight into the challenges and constraints that film and TV music composers have to face in order to fulfil their brief.

Founded in 1967 by trumpeter and arranger Syd Lawrence, the fabulous Syd Lawrence Orchestra has been thrilling audiences all over Great Britain and Continental Europe for over 50 years.

An evening of exceptional wine and beautiful music.
Savour American wines presented by expert Matt Thomson, accompanied by talented singers from the Royal Academy of Music and our incoming Artistic Director Chris Hopkins.

We are delighted to introduce our incoming Artistic Director in an intimate salon concert at Penn House.  Chris Hopkins (piano), Janice Graham (violin) and Richard Wainwright (horn) will play the Brahms Horn Trio and other music.

The evening will conclude with a short interview with our incoming Artistic Director Chris Hopkins (who studied under Iain at The Royal Academy) where we will get a glimpse of his career to date and his musical influences and enthusiasms.

An exclusive drinks and canapes reception, only open to Friends of the Amersham Festival of Music.

As this will be Iain Ledingham’s final concert as Artistic Director of the Festival, he has chosen three of his favourite works for the occasion, all of which have a strong pastoral flavour.

The world’s leading young string quartet bring freshness in Haydn, a new commission from Fergus Hall and a stunning pairing of Janacek and Smetana.

Amersham’s celebrated professional Festival Chamber Orchestra returns with an evening of orchestral masterpieces with new Artistic Director Chris Hopkins directing from the keyboard.

Take a step back into the 1930s and ‘40s with the world-famous Glenn Miller Orchestra, for the ultimate musical celebration of the legendary big band leader.

A unique evening of immersive music-making as renowned British pianist Libby Burgess joins forces with Artistic Director Chris Hopkins on two magnificent pianos ‘in the round’.

The Amersham Festival Orchestra are back to continue with the traditional ‘Italian concert for the New Year’.

The perfect Valentine’s treat – an evening of song, opera and musical theatre from exceptionally talented young artists - with a free glass of bubbly on arrival.

A rare opportunity to hear one of Haydn’s greatest works, composed in 1801 towards the end of his long creative life, not long after his other great oratorio The Creation.

Join us for a varied and colourful programme for a summer’s evening.

Two great choral works by Mozart – the wonderfully joyful Coronation Mass and his final, much loved masterpiece the Requiem.

A festive Christmas Concert with plenty of Carols for choir and audience.