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Sonare choir (/quartet) have emailed us to say:

Good day,

Following on from our two previous very successful concerts at the Church of the Resurrection, choral quartet Sonare are returning to this same venue in April. 

On Saturday 11th April we are performing our latest concert series, Musica Poetica, at the Church of the Resurrection and we would love to invite and see members of the Farnham Philharmonic Choir join us on the evening.

This programme will dig deep into how music, language and lyrics influence each other, and how the result is music that is so much more than a sum of its parts. 

Taking in pieces by Bob Chilcott, music from Howard Shore's "Lord of the Rings" soundtrack, Bob Dylan songs and words from Shakespeare and Maya Angelou, there is something in the programme for any lover of choral music.

 Attached  - (at the foot of this bulletin - Steve) - is the event poster, which has all the details, if you would be so kind as to circulate this information amongst your members we would be very grateful. 

There is a 10% discount for advance tickets bought through www.sonarechoir.com – tickets will also be available on the door. 

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to be in touch, otherwise we hope to see some of your members there on Saturday 11th..
 
With very best wishes,
 

Vicki Stilwell 

 

 

 

www.sonarechoir.com

Fareham Philharmonic Choir joins with #Portsmouth100 celebrations

We are excited to announce the full details for the upcoming Portsmouth Sing 100 Festival, in which members of FPC will be participating. Singers will be joining with musicians from five other local groups to perform a Gala concert in Portsmouth Guidhall. This concert will take place on the 9th May at 7:30pm and will include music connected with Portsmouth.

Further information about the Gala concert can be found here: https://www.visitportsmouth.co.uk/event/portsmouth-sing-100-gala-civic-concert/281099101/

Tickets will be available via the Portsmouth Guildhall website shortly.
 

About the Portsmouth Sing 100 Festival

Organised by Portsmouth City Council, the University of Portsmouth and Portsmouth Cathedral - and presented by many groups associated with the city - this three-day festival celebrates classical and light music as part of the Portsmouth100 commemorative year.

This great city is home to a huge array of professional and amateur groups, involving children as young as six through to adults of all ages. Experience this showcase of all that’s on offer – and maybe think about joining one of the groups!

Many of the events will be free.

Festival events across the weekend:

Friday 8 May
University of Portsmouth Lecture-Recital, Eldon Building
Vespers, St John’s Cathedral
Organ Recital, St Thomas’ Cathedral

Saturday 9 May
University of Portsmouth Orchestra and Band, the Lens Studio
Menuhin Room Recital
The Royal Marines School of Music Parade Band, Guildhall Square marquee
Milton Glee Choir, Guildhall Square marquee
The Portsmouth Military Wives Choir/The Cantrelle Singers/The Sonorelles, Guildhall Stage
Spinnaker Chorus and Solent City Chorus, Guildhall Square marquee
Gala Civic Concert, Guildhall Stage (Members of FPC are participating in this item)

Sunday 10 May
University of Portsmouth Choir, St Thomas’ Cathedral
Evensong, St Thomas’ Cathedral

Opening times
Portsmouth Sing 100 Festival
Dates: 8 May 2026 - 10 May 2026
Times vary by event

Chris Sprott, the Chair of Romsey Choral Society, writes: