POPULAR CHESTER VIOLINIST ANNOUNCES SPECIAL GUESTS FOR CHESTER TOWN HALL CONCERTS

A popular Chester-based violinist who will appearing with his orchestra for two special concerts at Chester Town Hall is set to be joined on stage by two very special guest performers.

Violinist Philip Chidell and his orchestra will return to the historic city centre venue on Thursday 24th September, with performances at 2.30pm and 7.00pm. Following some teaser videos which were shared on social media, Philip has confirmed that he will be joined for the concerts by talented singers Ruby Lewin and Shea Ferron who can usually be seen performing regularly in Chester city centre. Philip was recently joined by Ruby and Shea for some impromptu performances much to the delight of shoppers and visitors to the city. 

Ruby, a second-year student at the prestigious Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) in Manchester, and Shea, a member of Britain's Got Talent finalists John's Boys Male Chorus, will join Philip and his 20-strong orchestra of talented young musicians from across the North West for a varied programme, including popular favourites as heard at the Last Night of The Proms. The concerts will also mark the orchestra’s 2^nd anniversary and its 10th performance at Chester Town Hall, where their events have become a much-loved fixture in the city’s vibrant live music scene, attracting large and enthusiastic audiences.

Setting up his own orchestra in 2024 fulfilled a long-held ambition for Philip, who began studying the violin aged six. A graduate of the prestigious Chetham's School of Music in Manchester, he was their youngest student at the time. He has since performed throughout the UK, and at 13 played for the first time as a soloist with an orchestra. He has performed in venues including the Bridgewater Hall, the Royal Festival Hall, Manchester Cathedral and St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. 

Reflecting on two years since the formation of the orchestra, Philip said:

"I am delighted that this autumn, the orchestra I founded will celebrate its second anniversary with a magical concert where we will be joined on stage by Ruby and Shea as our special guests. We now have 20 professional musicians, more than 50 beautiful pieces of music under our belts, and will welcome our 2,000th audience member next month. It has been an extraordinary journey, and none of it would have been possible without the support and encouragement I have received while busking on the streets of Chester. So above all, my thanks go to the people of this wonderful city!"

Full details of Philip's concerts at Chester Town Hall can be found at: 

www.PhilipChidell.com 

...where tickets can be booked.

Tickets can also be purchased in person at the Visitor Information Centre adjacent to Chester Town Hall.