Arts at Elstree
We are delighted to continue our Sunday Evening concert series for 2025. Bookings for the concert on Sunday 16th November featuring Leora Cohen (violin) and Matthew Schellhorn (piano) are now open.
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All concerts take place at the synagogue on Sunday evenings at 5:00pm.
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Tickets are £15 (£13 for members of TLSE and Radlett Reform Synagogue and under 21s) and include refreshments with wine in the interval. Parking is available and the synagogue is fully accessible.
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The Arts at Elstree series is curated by cellist Ellen Baumring-Gledhill, a member of TLSE.
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Sunday 16th November 5:00pm
Leora Cohen (violin) and Matthew Schellhorn (piano)
Programme:
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Elgar - Violin Sonata (1 - Allegro; 2 - Romance; 3 - Allegro non Troppo)
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Bloch - Baal Shem (Three Pictures of Hassidic Life)
(interval)
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Howells - 3 Pieces op.28 (Pastorale; Chosen Tune; Luchinushka)
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Szymanowski - Mythes (The Fountain of Arethusa; Narcissus; Dryads and Pan)
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Tchaikovsky - Waltz Scherzo (Allegro, Tempo di Valse)​
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British-American violinist Leora Cohen has been described as “a brilliant player” (Suzi Klein), with a “natural feel for melody” (Nicola Benedetti) and “the sound of heavenly beauty” (Maxim Vengerov). Following her double-first degree from the University of Cambridge and postgraduate Diplomas from the Royal College of Music, she now enjoys a diverse career performing as a recitalist, soloist and ensemble musician around the world. She takes particular delight in creating and performing a range of recitals around innovative themes and topics and collaborating with a range of duo partners. Leora is represented by the Kenneth Carol Agency in the USA.
Matthew Schellhorn is a British pianist acclaimed for his distinctive artistry and commitment to new music. He has performed at major venues and festivals for over twenty years, releasing critically acclaimed albums, including Messiaen: Chamber Works and Howells: Piano Music, Vol. 1. Schellhorn has given over 140 premieres and collaborated with leading orchestras and quartets. He is also a passionate educator, giving masterclasses and workshops internationally. He serves on the faculty at the University of Cambridge and as Patron of the National Youth Arts Trust and The Sand House Charity, supporting access to arts education and heritage projects.
2026 Programme
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Our 2026 programme includes:
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18 January: London Central Brass
22 March: Katya Grabova (solo piano)
10 May: Ellen Baumring-Gledhill and Dafydd Chapman (cello and piano)
