What's On? at The Firs
What can I see and do at The Firs?
Spring Egg Explorer Hunt
The Firs is home to many a feathery friend and now spring has sprung we have even more little birds to come. Spot the different eggs and nests and help us look after our nature.
Thu 25 Apr 2019
+ 3 other dates
10:00-16:30
Fire and Passion - a Cello and Piano Recital
A lunchtime recital with Corinne Frost (Cello) and Janine Parsons (Piano) who will perform for your pleasure.
Fri 03 May 2019
+ 2 other dates
13:00-14:00
An Audience with Corinne Frost
Come and listen to Corinne playing solo cello including Elgar and other English music. Corinne will interact with the audience with lively ancedotes.
Fri 17 May 2019
+ 3 other dates
11:30-12:15
+ other times
Elgar Society presents 'Elgar and the Press' by Richard Westwood-Brookes
Richard Westwood-Brookes, who is currently completing his book on Elgar and the Press, will examine Elgar’s life as reported by the press of the time.
Sat 18 May 2019
14:30-16:30
Victorian fun and games
It’s all fun and games at The Firs this May time. Join us in a traditional Victorian holiday with dressing up and good old fashioned toys. Take a step back in time and live like a Victorian.
Sat 25 May 2019
+ 53 other dates
10:30-16:30
Volante Cello Ensemble
Two talented members of The Volante Strings Orchestra Corinne Frost and Caroline Nutall will both perform a programme of delights on cello
Sat 25 May 2019
11:30-12:15
+ other times
The Elgar Chorale
Singing a selection of works by Elgar, Vaughan Williams and Rutter
Sat 01 Jun 2019
11:00-12:00
Volante Strings Violin and Piano duo
An all English programme of music by Elgar and his contemporaries.
Fri 21 Jun 2019
+ 1 other date
11:30-12:15
+ other times
Worcester Young Voices in Concert
Worcester Young Voices comprises two groups.
Sat 06 Jul 2019
11:00-12:00
Elgar Society presents 'A form of genius - Gordon Jacob' by Stuart Freed
Stuart Freed Vice-Chairman of the Elgar Society will examine the career of Gordon Jacob, perhaps best known for orchestrating Elgar’s Organ Sonata.
Sat 13 Jul 2019
14:30-16:30
Summer Serenade by The Hills Singers
An afternoon concert of varied music from The Hills Singers, to raise the spirits and reflect the summer holiday mood. Families welcome.
Sun 14 Jul 2019
13:45-14:30
Summer Serenade
An afternoon concert of varied music from The Hills Singers, to raise the spirits and reflect the summer holiday mood. Families welcome.
Sun 14 Jul 2019
13:45-14:35
Music Makers
Explore The Firs to help us put our musical instruments back together to fill the air with music.
Thu 18 Jul 2019
+ 45 other dates
10:30-16:30
Downside Up
A 45 minute performance of Classical and Jazz music, Theatre and Poetry by Corinne Frost & Stephen Warner (ESO)
Sun 08 Sep 2019
13:00-14:00
Elgar Society presents 'A Cathedral musician's reflections' by Robert Green
Robert, who has worked as assistant organist at both Lichfield and Hereford Cathedrals, talks about his life in music.
Sat 14 Sep 2019
14:30-16:30
Elgar Society presents 'Grania and Diarmid' and 'Caractacus' by Andrew Neill
Formerly Chairman of the national Elgar Society, Andrew explores the background and musical influences behind the George Moore's Irish play 'Grania and Diarmid' and then turns to the music of 'Caractacus' (who may not have been Celtic).
Sat 16 Nov 2019
14:30-16:30
Elgar Society presents 'One of the old school, solid, and good, and a gentleman' by Dr Jim Berrow
At Worcester Cathedral, between 1814 and 1950, there were only four incumbent organists and William Done served for 51 years. His pupil and successor, Hugh Blair, uncharacteristically survived for only two years.
Sat 07 Dec 2019
14:30-16:30
