London-based boys' choir LIBERA are used to touring the world, have performed for Popes and Presidents and are popular with fans across the USA and Far East. Next week they’ll be swapping the concert hall for the church when they perform in Exeter Cathedral.
Usually dressed in their distinctive white robes, you may have seen the group on TV in programmes like ‘Last Choir Standing’ or ‘Songs of Praise’, or heard them on Classic FM or Radio 2 Chris Evans. In the United States they have performed
Tickets for the group’s appearance in Exeter are selling fast, and are...
This is one of our most popular Summer events and as it’s free, space in our gardens does fill up rather quickly so make sure you arrive in plenty of time. Don’t forget to bring a chair or a blanket to sit on!
The Band Of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines present a whole afternoon of music and marching with something for everyone and of all ages.
Featuring the Big Band Sound, Pop Music, Jazz, The Drum Corp and the world famous ‘Beat Retreat’ it is always an afternoon to remember and a patriotic reminder of what a fabulous military we have.
A varied programme, a local composer, a talented soloist and a collaboration with a Devon youth ensemble has provided the perfect mix for a sell-out concert on July 11th for the Exeter Symphony Orchestra.
The ESO will perform Vaughan Williams’ Concerto Grosso. The piece is unique, in that the orchestra is split into 3 sections - advanced, intermediate and novice which provides the perfect opportunity for the Orchestra to team up with local youth ensemble Da Capo, run by Sarah Greinig.
Composer, and ESO member, Laura Rossi will be in the audience on Saturday to see the ESO...
A former student of Dame Gillian Weir and Allan Wicks (Organ), and Ronald Smith (Piano), Peter King was appointed Director of Music at Bath Abbey in 1986. Under his direction the Abbey Choir has visited Germany, Holland and France, and has released eight CDs and broadcast on BBC TV and Radio 3. In 1997 Peter started a Girls' Choir at Bath Abbey; it quickly established itself as one of the finest of such choirs. Together with Nicolas Kynaston, Peter was responsible for the design and installation of the Abbey's Klais Organ. His 8 CDs with Bath Abbey Choir and his 12 CDs on the new...
The distinctive sound of Libera has travelled the world in the last few years. The group's albums have topped both mainstream and classical charts in many countries, and their recordings hold their place in top-tens alongside major artists like Bocelli.
The boys who make up the vocal band Libera have been described as “normal” and “ordinary”. However, as their recordings and performances demonstrate, the music they produce is truly extraordinary. With shimmering, mystical chords and ecstatic harmonies, they are unlike any other group you have ever heard. These are truly sounds...
Thousands of excited fans descended on Newton Abbot Racecourse to watch Boyzone and Alesha play the racecourse’s first-ever concert on Sunday 28th June.
The sun shone as over 7,000 fans came from all over the country, including places as far as Germany, to go back to the nineties and watch Boyzone perform some of their most popular songs from their 20 year career.
Their only performance in the South West this year, Ronan Keating, Keith Duffy, Shane Lynch and Mikey Graham wowed the crowds with an energetic performance on the night. Performing a variety of songs including ‘...
Lovers of traditional music are in for a rare treat when a special concert at Exeter Northcott Theatre on 12 July brings together harmonica wizard Will Pound and his band, members of South West-based Wren Band and 25 young musicians from Devon.
Will, recognised as one of the finest harmonica players in the world and often to be heard on BBC Radio 2, will join Wren Band musicians and the children during the first half of the show before he and his band have the stage to themselves for the second half.
The Will Pound Band with Music 4 Life concert is a celebration of Devon...
Lovers of traditional music are in for a rare treat when a special concert at Exeter Northcott Theatre on 12 July brings together harmonica wizard Will Pound and his band, members of South West-based Wren Band and 25 young musicians from Devon.
Will, recognised as one of the finest harmonica players in the world and often to be heard on BBC Radio 2, will join Wren Band musicians and the children during the first half of the show before he and his band have the stage to themselves for the second half.
The Will Pound Band with Music 4 Life concert is a celebration of Devon...
Chamber Philharmonia Cologne (Germany) present Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Four Concertos for violin, strings and basso continuo
Mozart Concerto in A Major for Clarinet and Orchestra KV 622
Tchaikovsky “Pezzo Capriccioso” for Violoncello and Orchestra op.62
Tickets avaialble from Exeter Visitor Information and Tickets, Dix’s Field, EX1 1GF Exeter / Devon, Tel. 01392 / 665700 or on the door one hour prior to the concert from 6.30pm.
Over 70 musicians from Exeter School will be performing at St. Peter’s Church, Budleigh on Thursday 2 July at 7.30pm, with a feast of choral and instrumental music. This Concert will include Chamber Orchestra performing the Holst St Paul's Suite and the famous first movement from Beethoven's Fifth Symphony.
As well as featuring the school’s 6th form leavers, the programme will include their experienced string and saxophone quartets, the new Cello Quartet, as well as the jazz/funk band Swunk. Vocal items will be from the terrific Chamber Choir and Vocal Ensemble, as well as the...
