- Musical Events (all at St Mary's Church, Portsmouth)
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Date Posted: Wed, 18 Jun 2025
Brian has told us of four events that may be of interest to FPChoir.. The Swedish concert and organ recital are free, and singers are most welcome to join in for the choral evensong! Just a case of letting Brian know. All are free, apart from the Black Dyke Band on 28th June.
26th June - Swedish Chamber Choir 7pm (Free)27th June - Andrew Lumsden Organ Recital 7pm (Free)28th June - Black Dyke Band 7pm (Tickets via link)
29th June - Come and Sing Choral Evensong 2pm Rehearsal, 4pm Service (with Tea!) - Free
- They Shall Laugh and Sing: Great Malvern Festival of Music
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Date Posted: Sun, 15 Jun 2025
The Great Malvern Festival of Singing, running from 4th–9th August 2025 in the heart of the Malvern Hills.
This week-long festival is all about celebrating the richness and joy of choral singing, with something for every kind of singer – from the quietly curious to the seasoned enthusiast. There are flexible options for individuals and groups, with residency packages (meals and accommodation included) so singers can fully immerse themselves without any fuss.
We’ve created an exciting and varied programme, including:
* Brahms’ Requiem – a chance to sing this magnificent work in the original German, in the magnificent Priory at Great Malvern.
* Will Todd’s Mass in Blue – jazz-infused and electrifying, with a jazz quartet, again in the Priory
* A Renaissance & Plainsong course – beautifully blending old-world polyphony and chant, in the historic chapel at Malvern College. Programme includes: Monteverdi - Ave Maris Stella, White - Christe qui Lux es et dies, Tallis- In Manus Tuas & O Nata Lux, Sheppard - Libera Nos Salva Nos, Marenzio - Magnificat Octavi Toni, and Victoria - Nunc Dimittis
* Workshops, vocal coaching, and space to simply enjoy making music with others
* Recitals given by the wonderful professional soloists, who will be joining us for the Brahms and the Todd
Singers are invited to come for two, four or six days, with residency and non-residency options.
It could be a wonderful summer outing for your choir, or something to share with individual members who’d enjoy a rich week of singing in stunning surroundings.
You can find full details with both Residency and Non-Residency Options by pressing the buttons below.
Details With Residency Options Details With Non-Reseidency Options This is set to be the most glorious week of music making, and all done in our unique They Shall Laugh & Sing style. We would be so grateful if you would pass on the details to colleagues in your choirs.
For more information, see: theyshalllaughandsing.com/
- Titchfield Festival Theatre: Concerts at the Abbey
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Date Posted: Sun, 15 Jun 2025Concerts at the Abbey
Three Nights of Magical Music!
Summer Concerts at Titchfield AbbeyBring a picnic, bubbly & the family for three nights under the starsFriday 29 - Sunday 31 August 2025
Join the South Coast Symphonia for three magnificent summer concerts at Titchfield Abbey! A Night at the Oscars kicks us off for the weekend on Friday 29 August, transporting you through iconic classical movie themes, from silent film scores to blockbuster hits including:
- The Sound of Music, Harry Potter, The Great Escape and Mary Poppins
On Saturday 30 August, A Night of Mighty Musicals That Rocked the World! showcases Broadway and West End favourites with the Titchfield Festival Chorus, promising sing-alongs and unforgettable performances. These are just a few of the treats coming up:
- The Lion King Medley, Jesus Christ Superstar, Don't Cry for Me Argentina, Les Misérables
The grand finale on Sunday 31 August is Last Night at the Proms, a traditional and rousing conclusion to this superb musical extravaganza:
- Fantasia on British Sea Songs, Pomp and Circumstance No1, Jerusalem, Zampa, Swan Lake - and many more of your favourites!
Three enchanting evenings that will delight and entertain all the family.
CLASSICAL MOVIES MIGHTY MUSICALS LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS For more information, see: www.titchfieldfestivaltheatre..com
- Chester Choral Week 2025: 10-16 August
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Date Posted: Sun, 15 Jun 2025
We have an opportunity to take part in an annual residential adult summer school course, based at Chester University, from Sunday to Saturday, August 10-16th 2025.
The main concert will be held in the magnificent Chester Cathedral on Friday, 15th August and the course members, known as the North of England Festival Chorus, will perform ‘Mostly Mozart’, the Great Mass in C minor, Ave Verum Corpus and Haydn Te Deum.
As well as performing in the Cathedral, members will rehearse and perform a chamber choir repertoire concert ‘Choral Concord’ to be held at St Thomas’ Church opposite the University on Wednesday, 13th August.
Alongside this, there will be social evening activities, masterclasses and optional lessons, so lots to look forward to and enjoy!
For more information, see: www.ccweek.co.uk
- Portsmouth Choral Union: A Night at the Opera - Sat 21st June
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Date Posted: Thu, 29 May 2025
The Portsmouth Choral Union will present "A Night at the Opera" in a new venue for them: Portsmouth Grammar School.
This, the choir’s summer concert, will feature choruses, arias and ensembles from the world of grand opera.
As well as familiar works such as the Habanera from Bizet’s Carmen and The Easter Hymn from Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana and the exciting Polotsvian Dances from Borodin’s Prince Igor, there will be less well-known items such as the beautiful Voyagers’ Chorus from Mozart’s rarely-heard Idomeneo and The Chorus of Enchanted Islanders from Handel’s opera Alcina.
Lynsey Docherty (Soprano) and Stuart Pendred (Bass Baritone) will sing arias and ensembles from much-loved operas and will also join with the chorus for the Habanera, Toreador’s Song and The Easter Hymn.
For all lovers of opera and choral music, this is a concert not to be missed.
Accompanied by Southern Pro Musica and directed by David Gostick, it will take place at:
David Russell Theatre, Portsmouth Grammar School, High Street, Portsmouth PO1 2LN
Saturday June 21st 2025 7.30pm
Tickets in advance from: www.pcuchoir.org, Adults £18, Children/ students: £2.50
- Local events, this weekend and next
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Date Posted: Fri, 9 May 2025
Two local events maybe of interest:
First, a Come and Sing Messiah, this Saturday, 10th May:
Second, Janine Stone would like to remind everyone that her garden at Manor Lodge in Botley will be open for charity the following weekend, as part of the National Open Gardens Scheme the following weekend, 17th and 18th May, and she would love to welcome you there, details in the attachment.
As ever, Jay
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- Our concert piece is second in Classic FM's Hall of Fame this year
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Date Posted: Tue, 22 Apr 2025
Karl Jenkins' "The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace" came second in this year's Classic FM Easter Weekend Hall of Fame this year.
Come and hear it at our concert on Saturday 3rd May!
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For more information, see: https://halloffame.classicfm.com/2025/
- Local Events - 29th March and 5th April
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Date Posted: Mon, 24 Mar 2025
LOCAL CONCERTS (See Music in Portsmouth at https://musicinportsmouth.co.uk/events/ for more events)
Portsmouth Choral Union - Portsmouth
Hampshire Police Male Voice Choir - Swanmore
- More local events, 29th March and 10th May
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Date Posted: Sat, 22 Feb 2025
A further two local events which may be of interest:
First, and very locally indeed, Come and Sing Handel's Messiah on 10th May in Lee on Solent:
and, in Winchester the Verdi Requiem with Winchester City Festival Choir.
Sat 29th March - £15 to include tea and coffee. Follow this LINK for tickets!
- Christmas jumper evening, 2024!
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Date Posted: Tue, 3 Dec 2024
We met to rehearse for our Christmas concert in seasonal clothing, and enjoyed some equally seasonal refreshments at half-time.
- Poster for Come and Sing, 6th July 2024
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Date Posted: Thu, 27 Jun 2024
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