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The Mediaeval Baebes dressed in red, sat in a forest

Torchlit harmonies enchant Exeter

Authored by MollyBond
Posted: Wed, 07/30/2025 - 11:13am

A torchlit procession, ethereal harmonies, and festive magic await as the Mediaeval Baebes bring their enchanting Twelfth Moon concert to Exeter Cathedral on Saturday 6th December. Renowned for their spellbinding blend of early music, poetry, and theatre, the Baebes promise an unforgettable evening of song, storytelling, and seasonal celebration.

The night begins with a procession through Exeter’s streets, setting the tone for the atmospheric concert inside the cathedral’s historic walls. With soaring vocal harmonies, evocative costumes, and an array of exotic historical...

White Stuff Ice Cream Truck Tour heads for Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 07/16/2025 - 8:29pm

To celebrate 40 years, White Stuff is hitting the road with a summer ice cream truck tour, which includes a day in Exeter.

Throughout this month they’ll be serving up free scoops along the south coast, bringing their signature style and community spirit to some of the UK’s favourite seaside destinations. Visitors will also be able to ‘Spin To Win’, with the chance to win some of the brand’s 40th Anniversary product.

The tour kicks off in St Ives, where White Stuff is teaming up with St Ives Surf School to offer locals free surf lessons and gear hire on Saturday 19 July....

Choir’s summer smörgåsbord: ‘A Feast of English Choral Music’

Authored by Sharon Goble
Posted: Wed, 04/23/2025 - 12:59pm

Exeter Philharmonic Choir is ending its 2024/25 season with a veritable banquet of some of the greatest English choral and organ music of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

‘A Feast of English Choral Music’ at Exeter Cathedral on Saturday 14 June is the Choir’s closing concert of another successful season. The concert will take the audience on a journey with music of different styles and contexts, from the highly ceremonial to the spiritual and more intimately personal.

Graze on rich, melodious harmonies, including works by the musical giants of their time: Ralph...

London Concertante perform Bond by Candlelight

Event Date: 
13/03/2025 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral

London Concertante, one of the nation’s top chamber ensembles, is delighted to announce a special candlelit performance featuring the timeless music of the James Bond films. Taking place on 13th March 2025 in Exeter Cathedral, Bond by Candlelight promises a stirring tribute to 007’s most renowned theme songs and scores.

The orchestra will be joined by stars of the vocal world performing a smash-hit show performing iconic Bond themes, from “Diamonds Are Forever” and “Skyfall” to “No Time to Die” and “From Russia with Love”, alongside many more timeless classics.

This is...

Exeter Philharmonic Choir - Mozart Great Mass in C minor; Violin Concerto No. 1 in B flat major

Event Date: 
15/03/2025 - 7:30pm to 9:45pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Philharmonic Choir welcomes the renowned London Mozart Players for an all-Mozart programme.

The main work is the Great Mass in C minor, when an array of top soloists will thrill with their virtuosity in solo arias, duets and trios. Star violinist Joel Munday will play the rarely performed Violin Concerto No. 1 in B flat major . Lucinda Cox (soprano) Daisy Walford (soprano) Ruairi Bowen (tenor) Tim Mirfin (bass) Joel Munday (violin) Howard Ionascu (conductor)

Date: March 15th 2025

Time 7.30 pm

Venue: Exeter Cathedral

Tickets: £8 - £30...

Valentines Piano Concert to light up Exeter Cathedral

This Valentine’s Day will see one of the world’s top pianists performing at Exeter Cathedral for a night of romantic piano music.

Presented by Candlelight Concerts, the programme features Beethoven’s “Moonlight” Sonata, Chopin’s “Raindrop” Prelude, selected nocturnes, and Debussy’s Preludes—all performed in the cathedral’s stunning setting, illuminated by the warm, flickering glow of hundreds of candles on stage.

The music will be performed by one of today’s leading pianists, Ben Schoeman, lauded by critics and audiences worldwide. A recent gold medal winner at the Royal...

Compere, well-known historian Dr Todd Gray, with some of the choir's members

Carols in the Cathedral - with a note of history

Over two nights in December, the voices of Exeter Philharmonic Choir will be joined by well-known historian Dr Todd Gray, adding a historical note to the choir’s popular Carols in the Cathedral.

Dr Gray is compering the concerts at Exeter Cathedral on Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th December, blending the festive music with his own reflections on Devon Christmases, past and present.

The glorious voice of soprano Milly Forrest and the brilliance of trumpeters Cameron Todd and Fraser Tannock will add extra sparkle to the evenings’ performances.

The 100-strong...

Compere, well-known historian Dr Todd Gray, with some of the choir's members

Carols in the Cathedral

Event Date: 
17/12/2024 - 7:30pm to 18/12/2024 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral

Compere Dr Todd Gray adds a historical note to Exeter Philharmonic Choir's annual Carols in the Cathedral on 17 and 18 December, blending the festive music with his own reflections on Devon Christmases, past and present.

The glorious voice of soprano Milly Forrest and the brilliance of trumpeters Cameron Todd and Fraser Tannock will add extra sparkle to the evenings’ performances.

The 100-strong choir will sing carols both traditional and modern, conducted by Musical Director Howard Ionascu and accompanied by Associate Director Stephen Tanner on the organ and piano....

Isca Ensemble South West present a special concert for Hospiscare

The very popular Isca Ensemble South West will be presenting a very special concert in Exeter Cathedral on Saturday 19th October at 7.30pm.

This fine orchestra conducted by Roger Hendy comprising of leading players from the Southwest, continues to receive high critical acclaim for its performances which feature International soloists.

Roger has been a leading conductor of orchestras in the Southwest, France and Germany for many years.

On this occasion, the orchestra will be joined by the renowned international cellist Kacper Nowak from Poland who will be...

Leading musicians to perform at concert marking the Army Benevolent Fund’s 80th anniversary

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 08/15/2024 - 6:08am

Devon residents are invited to show their support for soldiers of the past, present and future by attending the ABF80 Concert , taking place at Exeter Cathedral on Saturday 14 th September in aid of the Army Benevolent Fund.

This concert will raise vital funds for the Army Benevolent Fund, the Army’s national charity, which for 80 years has supported soldiers, former soldiers and their families. It will feature music from stage, screen and the classical repertoire, performed by the Exeter Symphony Orchestra (ESO), and conducted by Arturo Serna, professional cellist, teacher and...

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