Exeter Philharmonic Choir will begin its new concert season in November with Handel’s wonderful Messiah, the first work it performed in public in 1847, a year after the Choir was founded.
Handel composed his Messiah during 24 days of concentrated creativity in 1741. Since Exeter Philharmonic Choir’s first performance of this dramatic work, the Choir has returned to it many times - to...
As Exeter Philharmonic Choir prepares to begin its 2024/25 season of concerts this autumn following a sell-out season last year, 47 choir members will soon be packing their song sheets to travel to Salamanca in Northern Spain for a five-day tour. At the end of September, the group will perform concerts in the Old Cathedral of Salamanca and Valladolid Cathedral and sing in a Mass at The...
The world’s most critically acclaimed James Bond concert is back again to tour the UK from May to October 2024. This dedicated tribute band is known for its adrenaline-fueled and stirring concerts, and will be hosted by Miss Monepenny herself – Bliss, Caroline Bliss. With stunning vocal performances, exquisite musicianship, and detailed arrangements that stay faithful to the iconic spy film...
Exeter Philharmonic Choir's special season finale sees two rising stars of the professional world - soprano Camilla Harris and tenor Rhys Batt - accompany the Choir for an intimate ‘Evening at the Opera’.
Prepare to be transported to the opera houses of Europe for a sparkling evening of music spanning four centuries, including arias, duets and choruses from Puccini’s La bohème, Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro, Bizet’s Carmen and Verdi’s La traviata .
Tickets unreserved at £25 including an interval drink and canapes. Just 200 tickets available...
Concert-goers are in for a night of high drama at Exeter Cathedral on Saturday 16th March when Exeter Philharmonic Choir joins forces with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and four world-class soloists to perform Giuseppe Verdi’s Requiem .
Verdi’s choral ‘blockbuster’, also known as the Requiem Mass, is an opera in all but name and is one of the most dramatic large-scale choral works...
Giuseppe Verdi’s Requiem: Exeter Philharmonic Choir joins forces with the renowned Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and four world-class soloists - Judith Howarth (soprano), Marta Fontanals-Simmons (mezzo-soprano), Oliver Johnston (tenor) and Tristan Hambleton (bass) - whose singing will draw out the intense beauty of The Requiem.
Exeter Philharmonic Choir will bring Christmas cheer to audiences at Exeter Cathedral over two nights this December with carols both traditional and contemporary. Devon harpist Elizabeth-Jane Baldry will compere the concerts on Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 December and is sure to charm the audience with entertaining musical anecdotes as she guides them through the Choir’s programme.
A solo trumpet and the impressive sound of the cathedral organ will accompany the Choir’s 100-plus voices. Audience members will be invited to join the Choir in familiar festive songs....
Exeter Philharmonic Choir will join forces with the Isca Ensemble and four talented young soloists for November’s ‘Music of the Baroque’ concert in Exeter Cathedral, including Handel’s outstandingly beautiful choral works Dixit Dominus and Zadok the Priest, Vivaldi's Gloria and Alessandro Marcello’s Oboe Concerto in D minor.
Howard Ionascu, Exeter Philharmonic Choir’s Director of Music, says, “The choir’s main work (and challenge!) is Dixit Dominus. For me, it sits alongside Messiah as one of Handel’s sublime choral works. We...
Join us for an unforgettable musical experience as the Belshaw Band takes the stage at Exeter Library on Saturday 15th of July. Exeter based composer Simon Belshaw returns to his roots to explore his back catalogue with his seven piece ensemble. A unique blend of trumpet, saxophones, violins, ‘cello and piano; immerse yourself in the rhythmic power of the music which is infused with influences from various musical genres including baroque, rock, pop, minimalism, and jazz.
Belshaw formed the band while studying at Bath Spa University and honed his craft with Gavin Bryars at the...
Thrive is a joyful May Day weekend festival marking the turning from spring to summer – celebrated through Indian music, culture, and creative connections with nature. We invite you to join in!
Headline concerts
At the heart of this weekend sits a series of three special evening concerts programmed by internationally renowned Tabla player Sanju Sahai – featuring collaborations between classical Indian artists and musicians from backgrounds including folk, jazz, and western classical:
