Exeter Philharmonic Choir with Exeter Brass and Devon County Junior Choir will perform a varied programme under the leadership of Howard Ionascu. Exeter Cathedral
Tuesday 12th December and Wednesday 13th December at 7.30pm.
Ticket £12 (unreserved) £18 Supper club £45
online: www.exephil.org.uk by telephone: 01392 278168 box office: Exeter Visitor Information Centre and Tickets, Dix’s Field, 01392 665885
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