An Evening with Sonia Hammond and Home of the Free

Gigs · Presteigne

An Evening with Sonia Hammond and Home of the Free

Saturday 27 February 2027 · Doors 19:30

Assembly Rooms, Presteigne

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An Evening with Sonia Hammond and Home of the Free is on Saturday 27 February 2027 at Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, with doors at 19:30. Tickets start at £11, including the booking fee.

An evening with Sonia Hammond and Home Of The Free is a collaboration showcasing the talents of these three virtuoso performers. This collaboration delights with its juxtaposition of styles and influences and promises to be a uniquely beautiful evening of music. Sonia Hammond is a highly regarded and accomplished cellist. She has toured extensively in Europe and Africa and is Principal Cellist at both St. Woolos and Brecknock Sinfonias. Home Of The Free have been delighting audiences with their original material, close vocal harmonies and musical interplay. They are currently recording the follow up to their critically acclaimed debut album.

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