Chopin’s gift for melody absolutely shines throughout his First Piano Concerto, which established him as a talent to be watched and launched his international fame. The opening is restrained yet noble but once the piano enters, it dominates the proceedings, thoroughly infusing the music with Romantic fantasy, colour, and virtuosity.
The central nocturne virtually sings with tunefulness, whilst the finale pays homage to his native Poland to which he would never return. The unqualified success of the...
Hailing from all corners of the industry, the individual performers who make up Re-Take That each bring their own unique qualities.
Playing at sold-out venues to audiences of hundreds, Re-Take That has enjoyed phenomenal success to date, having secured a loyal following.
“We have a great time touring all over Europe. The chemistry we have on and off stage is paramount to the success of Re-Take That. We have a ball!”
More than simply a band, the Re-Take That experience is multi-faceted, combining huge personalities, vocals, dance routines, costumes and a spectacular...
‘Formby’ follows George Formby’s rise from awkward stable boy to one of Britain’s biggest stars.
In a unique one-man performance Ewan Wardrop plays the role of Formby, as well as all the key characters involved in this fascinating slice of his life.
‘Formby’ is a funny, touching and thoughtful look at the life of an essentially ordinary man with an extraordinary talent.
This sensational production features many of Formby’s classic hits brilliantly recreated by Wardrop on the Ukulele, including: Blackpool Rock, Leaning on a Lamp-Post, When I'm Cleaning Windows, TT...
Members of the public, schools, clubs, pubs and workplaces across Devon are being asked to show their support for brain tumour patients and their families on Friday 7 March, Bandanas for Brain Tumours Day.
By wearing a bandana and donating £1 or more to the South West's brain tumour charity Hammer Out, people can help fund its Devon support group which meets monthly in Exeter and enable the charity to offer vital support to those in the region facing a brain tumour diagnosis.
Hammer Out, which is running the day in conjunction with The Brain Tumour Charity, also hopes that...
Exmouth Raleigh Rotary Club are proud to present a fashion show in association with John Lewis in aid of Hospiscare Exmouth & Lympstone and Rotary Charities.
The evening will also feature a demonstration by the internationally renowned hairdresser, Daniel K. Neaves.
The admission price includes a glass of bucks fizz.
This concert will be a Viennese New Year Gala Concert.
The Royal Marine Band will be playing a mix Viennese favourites (The Beautiful Blue Danube, Champagne Polka, Radetzky March) and some classical pieces and of course some surprises!
The second annual University of Exeter Invitational Links Trophy tees off at Trevose Golf and Country Club on Saturday 1 March.
Already established as a leading event on the student golfing calendar, the 54 hole, three day tournament will again welcome an elite field featuring top student golfers from across the home nations.
University of Exeter Golf Performance Manager and tournament organiser Craig Townsend is looking forward to repeating the success of last year’s event, he said: “The feedback we had for our inaugural competition last year was very good, so we are...
Police are appealing for witnesses following two assaults in a Honiton pub. Police would like to speak with anyone who was in the Three Tunns on Saturday night (8 February 2014.) A 46-year-old man suffered slight bruising to both eyes in an assault at around 11.30pm inside the pub. Two men, a 20-year-old and an 18-year-old, were later arrested on suspicion of assault. They remain on police bail while enquiries continue. A 45-year-old woman also suffered slight injury after she was assaulted. A 21-year old woman, and two men were arrested in connection with this assault. All remain on...
A new study led by the University of Exeter and Swansea University claims researchers have pinpointed the changes in the brain that lead gamblers to react in the same way to near-misses as they do to winning.
The research shows that near-misses are underpinned by increases in the brain’s electrical activity, particularly in the theta frequency range - known to be involved in processing win and loss outcomes.
They found that these increases in theta are linked to both how severe someone’s gambling history is and how susceptible they might be to developing a future gambling...
Devon County Council’s support of motorcycle safety schemes is having a positive impact in reducing collisions involving bikers.
Last year, one biker died on Devon’s roads - the lowest number of biker deaths ever recorded in the county, and down from six in both 2012 and 2011.
However, the Council wants to continue that reduction and make the county even safer for motorcyclists.
It is currently backing an appeal by The Peninsula Trauma Network for old or unwanted motorcycle jackets, trousers or leathers. In an emergency, motorcycle clothing would often have to be...
