Joby Talbot’s Path of Miracles was the first major work commissioned by the award-winning professional vocal ensemble, Tenebrae, in 2005 and having received high acclaim (“an evocative odyssey” – The Times) returns this year for an extensive UK tour alongside choral favourites such as Stanford's 'The Blue Bird' and works by EElgar and Tavener.
To accompany its revival, Tenebrae has commissioned a unique new choral work by Owain Park, Footsteps, which allows Tenebrae to perform alongside Antiphon and marks Tenebrae’s fifteenth-anniversary season.
A total of 28 members of the Axe Valley Community Choir joined former bass singer 92-year-old Ron Styles, now a resident at The Seaton Care Home, for a special reunion performance. The 85-strong Axe Valley Community Choir, was formed in 2009 to bring people of all ages and abilities to enjoy singing together, as well as participating in fundraising events within the community. Ron had been a popular member of the choir before setting up residence in the care home in February and has been sorely missed.
On the day, the choir even brought their own piano and filled the home with...
This accomplished Luton-based choir will sing a broad cross-section of items including Welsh hymn tunes, songs from the shows, light operatic choruses, spirituals, and traditional male voice choir standards.
The choir is based in Luton, home of the famous Vauxhall Motors. It was born in 1943, during the dark World War II years. Since those early days the choir has grown and matured. It has done all things expected of male voice choirs — and more! Competitions, appearances with military bands, TV appearances and travel; all these facets...
The St Peter's Singers of Exeter Cathedral, directed by Timothy Parsons, give an informal performance.
Entry to the concert is included in the Cathedral admission charge.
About the St Peter's Singers
The St Peter's Singers of Exeter Cathedral is the adult cathedral chamber choir that sings on many occasions to augment the work of the cathedral choirs of girls, boys and professional Lay Vicars and Choral Scholars. Worship is offered every day at the Cathedral, and this is always sung during academic term times, and at many...
Entry to this informal performance is included in the Cathedral admission charge.
About Worcester Male Voice Choir
Worcester Male Voice Choir was formed in 1987 from choristers who had been singing in the Worcester City Police Choir. Membership has gradually grown to over 70 members and regular recruitment exercises have ensured that the Choir has a bright future. The Choir has a repertoire of over 200 pieces with arrangements in English, Welsh and at least 5 other languages.
In the tradition of male voice choirs Worcester...
Andrew Millington, Exeter Philharmonic Choir’s musical director for the last fourteen years, will conduct the choir for the last time next month - his farewell concert will be Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius on May 20th in collaboration with The Sinfonietta.
The Exeter-based conductor, organist and composer has been a key figure in Devon’s classical music scene since 1999 when he moved to the city to become Director of Music at Exeter Cathedral. In 2003, he stepped up to the rostrum to join Exeter Philharmonic Choir, the city’s oldest choral society.
They’re here! The winners of Gareth Malone’s ‘Best in Britain Choir’ are right under our noses.
The Exeter Uni lads attracted the attention of many after the news was released that they had won the sensational singing competition.
The A ccapella boys, ranging from 18 to 23 years old, showed off their enthusiasm and quirkiness whilst they performed at The Terrace restaurant in early December.
Their unique style and smart attire of red velvet jackets, give them a great platform to stand on in terms of being different as well as fun. Each member in the group reflects...
Beautiful choral music for Lent and Passiontide (including Allegri "Miserere mei") performed in the candlelit nave of Exeter Cathedral by the Cathedral Choir (conductor: Timothy Noon)
Tickets from 01392 285983 and www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/boxoffice
On Friday 9th December 2016, La La Choirs held their second annual ‘CLIC for Christmas’ concert at Exeter Cathedral.
Performing to a sold-out audience, they started the festive season off with a bang with a selection of Christmas favourites such as the Perry Como classic, ‘It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas’ and the Louis Armstrong hit ‘Wonderful World’. The concert was their second annual fundraiser for CLIC Sargent, the UK’s leading cancer charity for children and young people, and their families. Through ticket sales and generous donations on the night, sponsorship from...