Classical Concerts & Landscapes

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 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.

Worcester Jigsaw Puzzles, Malvern Jigsaw Puzzles & Worcester Cathedral Puzzles

I have recently been undertaking the creation of a book for St Davids Cathedral highlighting all the interesting aspects of the building and contents. It occurred to me that I already had the same image content for Worcester Cathedral due to me supplying them with photo products for the last 8 years. So this week I delivered my new book to Helen in the cathedral shop. And after Postcards from Shropshire is completed I intend visiting Hereford Cathedral and Gloucester Cathedra

Well that music festival was incredible, spanning two weeks with numerous venues, performers, and very appreciative audiences. The festival keeps improving each year, and I'm eager to see what 2026 has in store. To see more images from the festival https://elgarfestival.org/

The Worcester Cathedral Chamber Choir under the leadership of Stephen Shellard dedicated this evenings evensong to the Elgar Festival

The ESO Youth  players, conducted by James Topp, wowed a packed Worcester Cathedral last night, joined by presenter Zeb Soanes  to perform Paddington's First Concert and other bear related repertoire! Congratulations also went to Rory Woodward and Ottilie Wallace, winners of this year's festival Young Composer Competition, who had their pieces performed by the wind players of the English Symphony Orchestra  and their prizes awarded by Ian Venables.

You can now buy from a small selection of canvas prints in the Boston Tea Party in Worcester. You will find just one downstairs but the other eleven canvas prints are upstairs. Canvas prints are scenes from Malvern Hills, Worcester and the odd Wales scene. Available to buy for cash or by using my website and showing a receipt to the cashier. Jessica (Shop Manager) is helping with the installation

Postcards from Worcestershire and Postcards from Herefordshire are now available in WH Smith Great Malvern.

Michael attended the rehearsal and concert where the choir and soloists performed JS Bach St John Passion. Michael attended the rehearsal and concert where the choir and soloists performed JS Bach's St John Passion. The event was held in Worcester Cathedral, known for its excellent acoustics, which enhanced the rich, intricate harmonies of the music. Samuel Hudson directed from the Harpsichord. Worcester cathedral choir were complemented by soloists Dominic Neville, Giles Und

The reviewed concert took place on 22 March 2025 in Worcester Cathedral, Worcester, UK. The review is by Lucas Ball https://www.classicalmusicdaily.com/2025/03/st-matthew-passion.htm

Ian Venables at Seventy The British composer celebrates with at least twenty-five performances on both sides of the Atlantic Written by...

image by classical music concert photographer michael whitefoot

image by classical music concert photographer michael whitefoot

After framed prints had been hanging on the walls for more time than anyone can remember and zero sales it was decided to have a change....

Alongside her professional work, Grace is completing a Master of Studies in Music at the University of Oxford. As well as performance, this is enabling her to do further research into the relationship between music and neurology, an area of particular interest. Grace is extremely grateful to the Elmley Foundation and the Kathleen Trust for their generous support towards her Oxford studies. Programme: Niccolò Paganini - Cantabile in D major Josef Rheinberger - Suite for Violin