music

Fri 30 Jul - The Gershwin Gang at Butterfly World

Bring (or order) a picnic and enjoy traditional jazz at this special event at Butterfly World. Fri 30 Jul, doors 6.30pm, music 7.30pm. £24.50 / £17. inc. drink.

Fri 27 Aug - Herts County Youth Orchestra

With the County Youth Choir perform Holst's The Planets and works by Berlioz and Debussy. The Abbey, Fri 27 Aug, 7.30pm. £18/£15/£12/£10/£5.

Sat 4 Sep - Sounds of Glenn Miller

The Nick Ross Orchestra recreates the wonderful 1940s sound of big bands with a full line-up. At the Radlett Centre, Sat 4 Sep, 7.30pm.

Wed 8 Sep - Lunchtime Organ Recital

With Roger Judd. Wed 8 Sept, Cathedral and Abbey Church of St Alban. Admission free with retiring collection in aid of cathedral music funds.

Sat 11 Sep - The History of the Big Bands

A musical journey through the Big Band and Swing era in a high energy show starring Darius Campbell. Alban Arena, Sat 11 Sep, 7.30pm. £18/£16.

Sat 18 Sep - Handel: Coronation Anthems

Performed by the Abbey Ex-Choristers' Association, the Abbey Girls' Choir & guest organ soloists. The Abbey, Sat 18 Sep, 7.30pm. £15 / £8 / £5.