Exeter Philharmonic Choir, which has just celebrated its 170th season, is delighted to announce that Howard Ionascu will become its new Director of Music in September, marking a new era in the choir’s long history.
Howard Ionascu has been with the Royal Academy of Music for the last four years, where he is Director of the Junior Academy. He will be making regular trips from London to work with Exeter Philharmonic Choir and brings extensive experience of conducting concerts with full orchestras and large choirs.
Howard says, “Exeter Philharmonic Choir has a rich history and...
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.
Following a phenomenal set at Download Festival and the release of their top 40 album 'The Optimist' Anathema will play Exeter next month on 29th Sept at the Phoenix.
The band will be joined by be accompanied by French blackgaze pioneers Alcest.
The full UK tour is as follows with tickets on sale now.
IT was fourth time lucky for Matt Norman at the 40th anniversary Dartmoor Folk Festival, held at South Zeal near Okehampton at the weekend.
Folk music, song and dance enthusiast Matt, from Bristol, was declared the champion adult Dartmoor Step Dance competition champion for 2017 after a hotly-fought competition.
Matt, formerly from South Zeal and Exeter, had previously won the title in 2008, 2011 and 2015 and now equals competitor Lisa Sture, from North Devon, who holds the record for having previously won the title on four occasions.
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...
Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (11-13 August).
CINEMA
Big Screen in the Park Northernhay Gardens, Exeter Friday – Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (12A) Saturday – La La Land (12A) Sunday – Donnie Darko (15) Gates open 7pm, film starts 9pm. Tickets £6 in advance, £7 on the gate. http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/category/big-screen-in-the-park/
Open Air Cinema Powderham Castle, Kenton, near Exeter Friday: The Italian Job (PG) Saturday: Grease (PG) Bar and food stalls open from 7pm, film from 9.30pm. Tickets £12.50 in advance, under...
Your essential guide to What’s on in and around Exeter this weekend (4-6 August)
THEATRE
The Dreamboys Friday, Exeter Corn Exchange One of the most famous male strip shows in the UK - perfect for a girls night. www.exetercornexchange.co.uk
Sidmouth Play Festival Friday, 8pm, Manor Pavilion Theatre, Manor Road, Sidmouth The Birds by Conor McPherson. Tickets: Adults £17/£16, under 16s £8. www.manorpavilion.com
Rustle Sunday, Rougemont Gardens, Exeter PaddleBoat Theatre present an Open-Air Theatrical Adventure. Imagine that you’re far from home, Playing in...
The 11th Lapstock Music at the Mill festival last weekend was heralded a resounding success by organisers despite torrential rain on the Saturday evening.
1600 festival goers descended on the mid-Devon village of Lapford and defied the weather to hear some 30 acts over two nights including a free session for new and undiscovered local talent on the Friday night.
London based Tankus the Henge headlined the event fresh from playing Glastonbury and stole the show with a magnificent set amid the Saturday evening in the rain.
