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....
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....
Blackpool Sands in South Devon proved a magical backdrop for a festive carol service that was held on the beach on Saturday.
The event was organised by the Revd Dr Andrew Langley and the Churches in Dartmouth and District. Dr. Langley said: “It was a wonderful community event with the beautiful expanse of the beach allowing people to attend while safely social distancing. Our staging...
We may not be able to gather together for the traditional Christmas carol concerts and school nativity plays this year, but schools and churches from across the South West have joined together to create a unique online Christmas extravaganza instead.
The first ever online South West Carols event will see thousands of people across the region tuning in to the LIVE online event from...
Join us for a seasonal programme of carols and Christmas music, to include Handel's Hallelujah Chorus, Silent Night, O come, O come Emmanuel and festive keyboard music from Bach and Buxtehude.
Free to access online. Book your place via The Arts Institute website .
Once you have booked your place you will receive a link to access this event online.
If you have any queries or require any additional information about attending this online event please do not hesitate to contact The Arts Institute team - theartsinstitute@plymouth.ac.uk .
Children and young people from 36 schools all over the city will be coming together to sing their favourite carols at this year’s Lord Mayor’s Schools Carol Services.
The Lord Mayor of Plymouth, together with Plymouth Youth Music Service, will be holding three Schools Carol Services at The Minster Church of St Andrew on:
Thursday 10 December 1.00pm Friday 11 December 10.00am...
University of Plymouth Choral Society Christmas Concert featuring:
Simon Ible, conductor Jennifer France, soprano Sarah Pring, mezzo-soprano Mark Chaundy, tenor James Oldfield, bass-baritone Schubert Mass in C major Saint-Saens Christmas Oratorio Jaemus Downing Most highly favoured Lady premiere
With traditional carols for audience participation.
