Chester busker returns to Town Hall with orchestra
A popular Chester busker who fulfilled his dream of creating his own orchestra is now set to return to the stage at the city's historic Town Hall.
Following the staging of two successful concerts last September, violinist Philip Chidell is set to return to Chester Town Hall for three special concerts on Saturday 10 May at 7.30pm and Saturday 24 May at 2.30pm and 7.30pm.
This year, Philip's orchestra will be much larger in size now featuring 18 talented young musicians.
There will also be performances by surprise special guests.
The concerts will showcase popular classical music as well as hits from the movies and the best of the West End and Broadway.
Philip began studying the violin aged six.
Two years later, he was offered a place at the prestigious Chetham's School of Music in Manchester, becoming their youngest student at the time.
Philip was soon performing around the UK, and at 13 played for the first time as a soloist with an orchestra.
He has performed as a member of several ensembles and orchestras, in venues including the Bridgewater Hall, the Royal Festival Hall, Manchester Cathedral and St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle.
Philip has since gone on to become one of the most recognisable and popular buskers in Chester city centre where he performs regularly during the summer months, serenading residents and visitors alike.
Philip said: "When I launched this orchestra last September, I couldn't have dreamed of getting such a positive response from the audience.
"In fact, we decided that two concerts wouldn't be enough in future – so this time we have added a (much-requested) 2:30pm matinée performance, for those who would rather come along in the daytime.
"The orchestra has also nearly doubled in size, which is allowing us to play an even wider range of beautiful music.
"The group of musicians I've been lucky enough to assemble are some of the most gifted young performers I've ever met, each of them based in the north-west, and we are all so looking forward to being back on stage at Chester's magnificent Town Hall.
"I hope the audiences will enjoy a wonderful evening (or afternoon!) of live music, with something for everyone."
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