Join us for a stunning afternoon of joyous choral works with the acclaimed St Albans Chamber Choir, under the baton of John Gibbons.

The West Sussex Guitar Orchestra, directed by Linda Kelsall-Barnett, is joined by special guest soloists including Amanda Cook and Sam Brown to dedicate an evening of classical guitar to Sasha Levtov, founder of the West Sussex Guitar Club, at Christ Church Chichester.

Renowned classical guitarists Amanda Cook and Sam Brown are both former students of Sasha Levtov and each began their career with the West Sussex Guitar Club, which he founded in 1993. Sasha sadly passed away in 2025 but he has left a wonderful legacy for the guitar. Come and listen to the guitar in ensemble, duo and solo in an eclectic mix of atmospheric, well-loved repertoire.

Proceeds to go towards the West Sussex Guitar Club so that we can continue Sasha’s work in promoting the guitar and its music to a new audience and to also encourage people of all ages to learn to play and to perform.

Car parking is available at Cawley Priory Car Park and Market Avenue Car Park.

Acclaimed harpist Alex Rider presents an evening recital as part of the 2026 Summer Festival. A guest tutor at Royal Academy of Music and graduate of Guildhall, and in demand as a soloist, chamber musician and orchestral player, Rider is known for his affinity with French music of the belle époque, often performing on a 1902 Erard harp. His debut recording Fresque Marine features rare French works for the instrument.

Claude Debussy (1862-1918) [arr.Rider]
From Six épigraphes antiques, L. 131
i.) Pour invoquer Pan, dieu du vent d'été
iv.) Pour la danseuse aux crotales

André Caplet (1870-1925)
Divertissements
I.) à la française
II.) à l’espagnol

Henriette Renié (1875-1956)
Promenade matinale: Deux pièces pour harpe
I.) Au loin, dans la verdure, la mer calme et mystérieuse
II.)Dans la campagne ensoleilée, la rosée scintille

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Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953)
Piece « Eleonora »
Prelude

Henry Purcell (1659-1695)
Suite in G major z.660
(Prelude- Almand- Corant- Minuet)

Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)
Suite for Harp op.83
(Overture- Toccata- Nocturne - Fugue-Hymn)