Classical Concerts & Landscapes

Rehearsal in St Andrews Church Worcester today with Youth Choral Worcs.  and composer of 'Five Beacons of Light' Cheryl Frances-Hoad, librettist Di Sherlock and conductor Neil Ferris with Nicholas Freestone  on piano. The full concert will be in Worcester Cathedral  25 April 2026 Here are some images of the rehearsal

Some images of the event at the Royal Festival Hall in London. Orchestra: Florilegium Conductor: David Hill Toby Spence – Tenor, Evangelist Neal Davies – Bass, Christ Lucy Crowe – Soprano Carolyn Dobbin – Mezzo-soprano Benjamin Hulett – Tenor Christopher Purves – Bass The Bach Choir – Chorus London Youth Choir – Ripieno Choir

I was recently booked to photograph the Bach Choir and London Youth Choir perform St Matthews Passion by JS Bach in the Royal Festival Hall in London. This would involve 7 hours of driving, a 2am start to make sure I could get through the heart of London and find parking and an emission charge of £21 for just being there! Car parking was easy as Joe from the Bach Choir told me the best place to park on a Sunday. I approached the artists entrance of the RFH at 5:30am to just g

Alexis performed a recital of songs today in Worcester Cathedral accompanied by Nicholas Freestone on the piano. A large audience appreciated the quality of singing from Alexis who is a Lay Clerk at the Cathedral.

Michael has created eight new puzzles using old images. A software package transforms images into works of art by impressionist painters. Puzzles are available in shops in Worcester as well as Ebay and this website https://www.ebay.co.uk/mys/active

A packed out Great Malvern Priory saw the Jenny Lind singers perform songs conducted by Lynne Lindner, accompanied by Tim on piano and harpist Anwen Mai Thomas.

Guests at Worcestershire's #TogetherAtChristmas  Carol Service enjoyed amazing performances by @worcestershiresymphony.wso , Soprano Heini Hughes & the Harvington Singers. It was a wonderful event celebrating love, empathy and communities. The Lord Lieutenant of Worcestershire Mrs. Beatrice Grant s upported by HRH The Princess of Wales & @TheRoyalFoundation, Worcestershire’s #TogetherAtChristmas  Carol Service at All Saints Church #Evesham , was a truly uplifting occasion sh

Thrilled to have shared the magic of Handel's glorious Messiah with a packed and appreciative audience at Worcester Cathedral  on Saturday evening! What wonderful memories (and photos) were made! Alongside the music it was also our inaugural fundraiser for the Worcestershire Community Foundation , who will be granting the monies raised to children's and young people's causes across our county. Our grateful thanks to all who came, listened and made music, including our super a

A full Gloucester Cathedral  saw Christmas start off with a bang as Gloucester Choral Society  performed Handel Messiah. Adrian Partington conducted the La Serenissima Orchestra and soloists Bethan Evans, Tom Lilburn, Greg Tassell & Aiden Smith.

A magical night of music at our season-opening concert at Worcester Cathedral  last night. Three choral gems by Duruflé, Haydn & Boulanger, plus the privilege of hearing Elgar's Enigma Variations performed by the superb Meridian Sinfonia symphony orchestra. Heartfelt thanks to our appreciative audience, accomplished WFCS chorus, wonderful soloists Alexis Hutchinson Alto  and Charne Rochford, and to our peerless, beloved conductor Samuel Hudson.

The Hereford Choral Society last night performed Verdi's Requiem. Conductor Geraint Bowen was joined by soloists Rebecca Hardwick, David Ireland, Rachel Roper - Mezzo Soprano  and Ruairi Bowen and musically accompanied by Orchestra De Cymru.

Good to see the Elgar Festival using one of my images from a concert earlier in the year to promote the masterclass for 2026.

A poster for the New Years concert in Number 8 Pershore has been produced using one of my images from the previous New Years concert

Grace is giving a performance in Worcesters Old Palace and has used an image from the photoshoot we did a few months ago. Hop it goes well!?

Michael has created a website for GCS to replace the Wordpress website which was old and tired. The new site gives visitors all the information needed to purchase tickets on the front page - which is then visible on every other page visited so keeping the concerts in sight all the time. 99.9% of the images used were Michaels from previous concerts www.gloucesterchoral.com

A capacity audience in Pershore Abbey saw Worcestershire Philharmonia Orchestra and Violin Soloist Shulah Oliver-Smith play Northern Lights inspired music to celebrate the 160th birthday of the composer Sibelius.

Hereford Jigsaw Puzzle, Hereford Cathedral Jigsaw Puzzle & Eastnor Castle Jigsaw Puzzles

St Davids Jigsaw Puzzle, Tenby Jigsaw Puzzle, Snowdonia Jigsaw Puzzle & Cardiff Jigsaw Puzzles

Burford Jigsaw Puzzles, Castle Combe Jigsaw Puzzles & Lower Slaughter Jigsaw Puzzles

Worcester Jigsaw Puzzles, Malvern Jigsaw Puzzles & Worcester Cathedral Puzzles

A professional violinist said Ryanair refused to let her board with her priceless instrument, forcing her to book a last-minute flight with another carrier. A lot of passengers bring equipment they need for work aboard flights — laptops, cellphones, notepads. But when professional musician Esther Abrami brings hers on an airplane — a violin made in the 19th century by Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume — she’s carrying a precious artifact. “The violin is a piece of art,” she told The Wa

Worcester Festival Choral Society have teamed up with Worcestershire Community Foundation to raise funds for various charities. The Messiah concert will be the highlight of the cause. Nicholas (Handel) is seen here with members of the choral society and charity

The Boston Tea Party in Worcester is now selling my framed prints and jigsaw puzzles. Thanks go to Jess the manager who is always on the look out to give her customers something different.