Saffron Hall is an award – winning 740 – seat performance space built in the grounds of Saffron Walden County High School .
The hall ’ s critically acclaimed acoustic and state – of – the – art facilities surpass many of the world ’ s more established venues and since the hall opened in November 2013 , artists including the London Philharmonic Orchestra , Maxim Vengerov , Kronos Quartet , Nicola Benedetti , Sir András Schiff , Hugh Masekela and The Sixteen have performed on its stage .
Just minutes away from Saffron Walden ’ s historic town centre , the £ 10 – million venue is the result of a partnership between the School and Yellow Car Charitable Trust and is
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• Cuban jazz sensation Alfredo Rodriguez , protégé of Quincy Jones , on his first UK tour with an all-star trio after sell-out concerts in London ( Thursday 30 March )
• Young Artist Recital series featuring Laura van der Heijden & Tom Poster ( Sunday 2 April ) and Richard Uttley ( Sunday 21 May )
• Legendary pianist Sir András Schiff returns after his debut last season ( Thursday 4 May )
• Britten Sinfonia continues its vibrant long-term residency with a concert featuring Thomas Adès ( Saturday 27 May )
• Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui ’ s worldwide tango hit m ¡ longa , first seen at Sadler ’ s Wells , is Saffron Hall ’ s first ever fully-staged dance production ( Friday 2 & Saturday 3 June )
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• Harry Christophers and The Sixteen present music from the reign of King Charles II ( Sunday 11 June )
• A major public music workshop : Family Jam – Sing ! with Dominic Peckham ( Sunday 25 June )
• Local ensembles Essex Youth Orchestra , Granta Chorale , Saffron
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Walden Choral Society , Saffron Walden Symphony Orchestra , Hertfordshire Chorus in a rich community programme .
Full details and booking information at www . saffronhall . com Box office : 0845 548 7650
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