Vaughan Williams' tribute to Tallis calls for a large string orchestra divided into three parts: the full string choir, a single desk from each section and a solo string quartet. The Tallis melody "Why fum'th in fight the Gentiles spite, in fury raging stout?" is one of nine included in the Psalter of 1567 for the first Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury. The theme is heard in its complete form three times and serves as the source for a wonderful miasma of variants and developments in this rich orchestral composition.
Vaughan Williams: Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis Delius :...
When John Lewis opened its doors this morning at 9am there was already a queue of around 150 waiting to be the first customers in the doors. Now a few hours have transpired but there seems no sign of a let up, as shoppers line up down Sidwell Street.
City centre workers on their lunch breaks stared in amazement at the queue, but many went to join it after seeing that it was swift-moving.
It seems many shoppers had taken notice of Exeter City Council's advice to travel in by public transport, as traffic was relatively free-flowing in the city centre, and although the car...
The highly acclaimed and innovative Nightshade Theatre Company bring you the premiere of this ghost story starring James Pellow Jane Benett and Janette Froud.
This extraordinary band, regarded as the UK's number one Pink Floyd tribute, are renowned for their stunning celebration of one of theworld's greatest musical icons. Think Floyd have been successfully touring theatres and venues around the UK and abroad for over 15 years and fans travel to see them play again and again. The band's brand new show for 2012 celebrates the 40th anniversary of Floyd's ground breaking movie 'Live at Pompeii.' The show will feature a selection of tracks from this iconic film, as well as the whole range of classic Pink Floyd from Syd Barrett, through Dark Side of...
Most Rock n Roll tribute shows are a trip back in time for the audience. This one is a trip forward in time for the Rock n Roll stars from their time to the present time. This exciting Production features the UK’s most contemporary Rock n Roll band, the phenomenal Red Alert, and other tribute artistes including the sensational and dynamic entertainer Steve Halliday (fresh from his performances worldwide,) the latest technology, sound, lights, stage effects and big-screen video interaction. The audience will be given the impression that the Rock n’ Roll Legends have travelled in the Rock-it...
One of Britain's most prolific roots singer/songwriters, affectionately known as 'Froggie'. His concerts are sold out across the country and abroad, his followers arrive at the shows clutching their frogs with green scarves waving, certainly a sight to behold. Froggie writes and sings his own songs mesmerising his audience, making them laugh with one of his many stories or cry with emotion with a song that touches the heart like no other. An evening with Raymond Froggatt is pure magic, an evening not to be missed!
Sidmouth Science Festival presents Powers of Ten composed by David Haines.
A Journey in song through the universe of magnitudes from quark to cosmos. Performed by Teignmouth and Ivybridge Community Choirs with children from Sidmouth Primary school.
The Donkey Sanctuary holds it's autumn craft fair on Saturday.
The indoor craft fair is a fundraising event and a great opportunity to purchase gifts, including handmade jewellery, cheeses, scarves and pashminas, skincare treats, wood turned items, art, homemade jams and chutneys.
You will also be able to have a go at willow weaving with workshops running throughout the day.
Refreshments will be available, including a barbecue.
Amir Sharma's portrayal of Michael Jackson in his prime has to be the most vocally and visually accurate tribute to the King of Pop to have ever toured UK theatres. Amir is joined on the stage by a cast of musicians, singers and dancers who work their way through all the hits. He's got the look, the moonwalk and above all, the voice! His renditions of Thriller, Beat it and Billie Jean are truly sensational.
