Category: Culture

Jane Pickles reviews Saturday May 18th’s Ashtead Choral Society concert at St Martin’s Epsom. If you live in north Surrey, you are lucky to have such a busy and vibrant … Read More

Epsom Symphony Orchestra – Epsom Playhouse – 4th May – Review by Sarah Haines. What an uplifting and colourful music evening put on by Epsom Symphony Orchestra. Their May concert … Read More

Shelagh Godwin reviews last Saturday’s Epsom Chamber Choir concert at St Martin’s Church. Imagine writing a piece that means a lot to you and then never hearing it performed. This … Read More

Jane Pickles reviews a concert given by the Ashtead Choral Society in Epsom’s St Martin’s Church on Saturday 16th March that included works from Rameau, Rossini and Rutter. I don’t … Read More

Peter Lutton reviews a concert given by Epsom Choral Society of English music conducted by their Musical Director, Julian Collings. The concert took place Saturday 9th March at St Martin’s … Read More

In a bold move to redefine Surrey’s cultural landscape, a comprehensive strategy and vision for the years 2024–2034 has been unveiled by The Surrey Cultural Partnership (SCP). The “Surprising Surrey: … Read More

Stainer’s The Crucifixion is a classic of the Victorian era which is still loved by church choirs and choral societies. It tells the story of Christ’s Passion with compelling arias … Read More

Ashtead Choral Society – Petite Messe Solennelle by Rossini. 4 November 2023 at St Martin’s Church, Epsom. A Review. Rossini’s singular foray into large scale religious choral composition, his ‘Small, … Read More

Nigel Williams reviews Epsom Choral Society‘s performance on Saturday 18th November of Felix Mendelssohn’s oratorio Elijah staged in the town’s St Martin’s Church. The Old Testament prophet’s story was lavishly … Read More