Our concert on Thursday March 12th at 7.30 p.m. in Exeter Cathedral features one of Poulenc’s most celebrated works, “Gloria” followed by a journey into a world of dreams with Elgar’s “The Music Makers”.
The Exeter Philharmonic Choir conducted by Andrew Millington will be joined by The Sinfonietta.
We feature two contrasting works in this concert: Poulenc’s sense of fun and mischief shines through his setting of the Gloria. He said of the piece: “I had in mind those frescoes by Gozzoli where the angels stick out their tongues; and also some serious Benedictine monks I had...
Reckless adventure or noble crusade? Monmouth's Rebellion is an important and dramatic event in our West Country history. From the Court of Whitehall to the Battle of Sedgemoor and the horrors of the Bloody Assizes, join us for an exciting visit to the past.
Canon Anna Norman-Walker has become the first woman to work full-time as a Canon at Exeter Cathedral in its 900 year history.
Anna said she was excited about the opportunity to “strengthen the Cathedral’s presence in the heart of the city”.
She was previously a priest in mid Devon before becoming diocesan missioner – a role that saw her encouraging churches small and large around Devon, and gave her a part time role at the Cathedral.
In her new full time post she will continue to supervise the Cathedral’s work supporting the homeless and running Holy Ground – a...
Four of Swords terrified sell-out audiences with its version of Christopher Marlowe's classic play Doctor Faustus, performed at Exeter's 900 year old St Nicholas Priory for Hallowe’en 2014.
The Exeter theatre company has now developed a spin-off show which will be performed at The Devon and Exeter Institution in Cathedral Close. There will be just three exclusive performances of Dr Faustus Presents An Evening of Renaissance Magic, 16th and 30th January and 13th February
It is not a re-run, but a new kind of play which blends story-telling with music, film...
Exeter Cathedral is the stunning backdrop to Exeter College's Festival of Carols being held on Friday December 5th in aid of the college's charity of the year, YoungMinds. The free event, open to the public, will open its doors from 6.30pm to anyone wishing to join the college's staff, students and family members to celebrate the festive season, with the event starting at 7.30pm. Donations collected at the end of the evening will go towards the college's annual fundraising for their chosen charity.
This year's event, sponsored by Lloyds Bank, includes music from the Exeter College...
The National Trust Exeter and District Centre are holding their annual Christmas Concert on Tuesday 9 December at Exeter Cathedral.
The centre plays a vital role promoting the work of the charity in the local area and raises money through all kinds of events for conservation and development projects. However, the Christmas concert, which dates back to the 1970s, is the principal event in the Centre’s calendar and has raised over £15,000 in the past 10 years.
Since 2001 the concert has been performed by the pupils of Exeter School and is now also one of the highlights of...
The National Trust Exeter and District Centre are holding their annual Christmas Concert on Tuesday 9 December at Exeter Cathedral.
The centre plays a vital role promoting the work of the charity in the local area and raises money through all kinds of events for conservation and development projects. However, the Christmas concert, which dates back to the 1970s, is the principal event in the Centre’s calendar and has raised over £15,000 in the past 10 years.
Since 2001 the concert has been performed by the pupils of Exeter School and is now also one of the highlights of...
The border between the living and the dead could be very permeable in the Middle Ages, especially at this time of year.
Naomi Howell (University of Exeter) will explain how medieval beliefs about ghosts, bodies and restless spirits are reflected in art, literature, and the tombs of Exeter Cathedral.
The founding chairman of Hospiscare in Exeter is to be appointed as a Canon of Exeter Cathedral.
Rev Dr John Searle will be installed in the Cathedral during Choral Evensong on 11 September.
After qualifying as a doctor, John worked at Guys Hospital and in Ghana, before moving to work at the Royal Devon and Exeter hospital as a consultant anaesthetist and director of intensive care unit.
Passionate about making conditions better for those diagnosed with a terminal illness, he worked to set up Hospicecare in Exeter and became its first chairman. He has been its...
Renowned choral ensemble The Rodolfus Choir are travelling to Devon this week to give a special concert to support Exeter Cathedral.
The group, directed by Ralph Allwood MBE, are all young singers who have completed the Eton Choral Course (founded by Allwood 1980).
With a sound hailed as 'unspeakably beautiful' by Gramophone magazine, the choir has established itself firmly over a period of thirty years as one of the leading young choirs in the United Kingdom.
The concert takes place at Exeter Cathedral on Thursday 17 July at 7.30pm and will include Herbert Howell’s...