Epsom Choral Society’s Verdi Requiem reviewed
I will never forget the first time I heard Verdi’s Requiem. That crashing wall of sound that was the Dies Irae filled me with fear and awe. It seemed as … Read More
Category: Culture
Epsom historian and the Frenchman who trained the British armies that defeated Napoleon
The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst has seen a lot of famous faces over the years. Several members of the Royal Family have attended the Academy. Sir Winston Churchill graduated in … Read More
Dorking Halls to reopen after upgrade
The official reopening date for Dorking Halls is days away and a special ceremony has been announced to mark the occasion. Mole Valley District Council was forced to close its veritable … Read More
Music of mass creation in Epsom
Two mass settings in the same concert – too much of the same thing or the starting point for a creative programme of music? During his time as music director … Read More
Epsom born baritone to bring requiem to life
Epsom-born baritone Mark Nathan will feature as one of the soloists in Verdi’s Requiem, performed by the Epsom Choral Society on Saturday, 23rd November at 7:30 pm at St Martin’s … Read More
Verdi’s Requiem adapted for Epsom Church
Epsom Choral Society (ECS) will perform the Verdi Requiem on Saturday 23rd November at 7:30pm, at St Martin’s Church in Epsom. This concert promises to be a remarkable event, showcasing … Read More
Art, culture, and science collide in Surrey
This November, the University of Surrey will open its doors to the public as it hosts two prominent research festivals: the Being Human Festival and the ESRC Festival of Social … Read More
Learn to play music in Epsom
UK charity Music for All is thrilled to announce their annual flagship event Learn to Play is back for2024 giving everyone in Epsom a chance to take part in ‘the … Read More
Fair Art in Epsom second to none
Your creative senses will be tingled from the moment you arrive at the second Art Surrey contemporary art fair coming to The Duchess Stand, Epsom Downs Racecourse, 4 – 7 … Read More
UCA bring Austen character into 21st century
Fans of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice will finally get the chance to have a conversation with their literary hero when speaking with the world-first Elizabeth Bennet avatar – Lizzy. … Read More
The lime light a foot in Epsom
Aydin Mustafa, a lifelong performer and dedicated advocate for the arts, has taken on a new role as the Owner and Director of Footlights Epsom, the first Footlights franchise in … Read More
Crime story of an Epsom workhouse baby
Born 1946 in the Epsom Union Workhouse Ronnie Field lived a life of crime. Together with local Epsom author Martin Knight he tells his story in Nefarious – A Life … Read More
Satisfy your eye at Epsom film festival
Epsom based Satisfied Eye International Film Festival (SEIFF) is set to dazzle film enthusiasts with its “Best of Fest 2024,” running from July 26-28 at the brand new Picture House … Read More
Epsom Choral Society goes to Town on English music
Epsom Choral Society joined the musical forces of The Barnes Choir, The English Sinfonietta and the Arcubus Ensemble on Saturday 13th July in The Cadagon Hall, London for a stirring … Read More
Feast your eyes and ears on this
Epsom Choral Society and The Barnes Choir, two amateur choral groups renowned for their passion and dedication to musical excellence, are set to entertain audiences with a grand performance of … Read More
Northern Lights up Epsom
At their “Mass in Blue” concert Saturday 29th June, St Martins Church, Epsom, the Epsom Chamber Choir succeeded once again in enhancing their reputation for exciting performances of adventurous programmes. … Read More