Concert-goers are promised a night of high drama as the acclaimed Exeter Philharmonic Choir joins forces with the renowned Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and four world-class soloists to perform Giuseppe Verdi’s Requiem.
The singing of four talented soloists - Judith Howarth (soprano), Marta Fontanals-Simmons (mezzo-soprano), Oliver Johnston (tenor) and Tristan Hambleton (bass) - will draw out the intense beauty of The Requiem.
Virtuoso violinist Joel Munday from Devon and the exceptional violist Vanessa Hristova from Bulgaria join the Isca Ensemble South West and its Musical Director Roger Hendy in a special concert on Saturday 24th February in Exeter.
Both young musicians are completing postgraduates studies the Royal College of Music in London and have won many major international prizes as well as scholarships with leading London symphony orchestras in preparation for promising professional careers.
Joel was recently interviewed by BBC radio and television highlighting the considerable...
Virtuoso violinist Joel Munday from Devon and the exceptional violist Vanessa Hristova from Bulgaria join the Isca Ensemble South West and its Musical Director Roger Hendy in a special concert on Saturday 24th February in Exeter.
Both young musicians are completing postgraduates studies the Royal College of Music in London and have won many major international prizes as well as scholarships with leading London symphony orchestras in preparation for promising professional careers.
Joel was recently interviewed by BBC radio and television highlighting the considerable...
Exeter Philharmonic Choir will bring Christmas cheer to audiences at Exeter Cathedral over two nights this December with carols both traditional and contemporary. Devon harpist Elizabeth-Jane Baldry will compere the concerts on Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 December and is sure to charm the audience with entertaining musical anecdotes as she guides them through the Choir’s programme.
A solo trumpet and the impressive sound of the cathedral organ will accompany the Choir’s 100-plus voices. Audience members will be invited to join the Choir in familiar festive songs. For those who...
A special concert in aid of Charities supported by the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust is organised by one of the south-west leading sea shanty crews Mariners Away.
The event features an evening of eclectic and original sounds of Devon brought to you by Mariners Away in collaboration with the highly talented Devon-born folk singer/songwriter Jim Causley, the immensely popular and original folk trio from Plymouth, Windjammer together with the internationally renowned and quite remarkable harpist Elizabeth-Jane Baldry.
Exeter Philharmonic Choir will join forces with the Isca Ensemble and four talented young soloists for November’s ‘Music of the Baroque’ concert in Exeter Cathedral, including Handel’s outstandingly beautiful choral works Dixit Dominus and Zadok the Priest , Vivaldi's Gloria and Alessandro Marcello’s Oboe Concerto in D minor .
The concert promises to be a particularly memorable event for choir member Sheena McCready, pictured with her musician son, Fergus, who will take centre stage playing solo oboe.
Howard Ionascu, Exeter Philharmonic Choir’s Director of Music, says: “The...
Grimethorpe Colliery Band are delighted to be hosting a ground-breaking joint concert with RSVP Bhangra and the Soprano Belinda Evans at the Exeter Corn Exchange.
This promises to be a very special event as the very best of British Brass share the stage with the awe-inspiring RSVP Bhangra Band. Add in one of the country’s leading soprano’s and you’ve got an event that will be a truly unique one-off experience.
The show will feature collaborations between all three groups and include two live World Premieres. ‘Enchanted Light’ by Liz lane will feature Belinda and...
Organisers of this month’s Budleigh Music Festival have announced a last minute change to their line-up, after their ‘Rising Star’ performer had to pull out due to illness.
The festival’s Rising Star for 2023, pianist Ethan Loch, was due to perform at the festival on Monday 3 July, but withdrew from the event last week.
Now organisers have secured another young musician, Jeneba Kanneh-Mason, to perform in Ethan’s place.
Chair of the festival, Kate Somerby, said; “Jeneba gave a commanding performance last year, to a sell-out crowd who leapt to their feet and cheered...
… Because home-turf means mum and dad will be there
As British rock/pop icons, Bastille, prepare to bring the 10th Anniversary tour of their No1 album ‘Bad Blood’ Tour to Exeter in July, drummer, Woody, speaks out about his excitement on coming back to his home turf in the South West England. The very special one-off show at Powderham Castle, Exeter, on 2 July, will give fans in the South West the opportunity to hear the album played live in its entirety, alongside other fan favourite tracks; and for Devon born Woody, this is the tour date he’s most looking forward to – because...
The multi award-winning songstress Gabrielle is the latest headline act confirmed for Sandy Park Stadium’s busy summer of music. Gabrielle rose to fame in 1993 with her distinctive soulful voice, releasing her debut single ‘Dreams’ which reached the top of the UK charts and earnt her a Brit Award for Best British Breakthrough Act. Joining her will be the British musical collective, Soul II Soul. Founded by Jazzy B, they rose to prominence in the late 1980s and early 1990s with their blend of soul, R&B and hip-hop, characterised by the smooth grooves, lush instrumentation and powerful...
