An organ recital concert given by Brian Moles, Director of Music and Organist of St Mary's. Tickets are £5 at the door (which includes a glass of wine). Free for students. Proceeds are in aid of the Organ Project, theorganproject.org, which exists to preserve the renowned, 125 year old Walker Organ installed in St Mary's...
In honour of Corporal Frederick Burrow on the centenary anniversary of his death. He was a former bellringer at St Mary's. A member of the 15th battalion Hampshire Regiment, he was killed on 1 August 1917 aged 21 or 22 and probably died at the battle of Battle of Pilckem Ridge. He is buried in...
Singers pay £5 which includes all music and a cream tea (available before the rehearsal). There will also be a card stall and a raffle. Singers under 16 (must be accompanied by a guardian) are free. Gowns welcome but optional. The service is free with a collection. All money raised in aid of the St...
Portsmouth Choral Union and Southern Pro Musica perform Handel's Belshazzar. The story of Cyrus' defeat of the Babylonians, which ushered in an age of tolerance and freedom, is brought dramatically to life in this baroque masterpiece. Tickets cost £15 (£1 for children), concessions for advanced purchase on 023 9282 2227 or pcuticketing@gmail.com. Portsmouth Choral Union...
Melanie Stephenson, Soprano, accompanied by Karen Kingsley on the Piano, perform an afternoon recital of favourite music including Lieder, Operetta and English Art Song. The programme starts with the assertion that the only pure, true love is found in Jesus. There are then songs about finding love on Earth - starting at night (remembering, being...
Britten’s highly theatrical story about the adventures of St Nicolas, including the three pickled boys, is coupled with Poulenc's fantastic Organ Concerto - hear the organ of St Mary's in all its glory. Prices £12, £10 concessions, £6 Under 16s. Book tickets via the online store (http://onlinestore.port.ac.uk/product-catalogue/music), by telephone: 023 9284 3023 or by...
The BBC local radio station records its annual Christmas concert, and a chance to meet some of the presenters. Hosted by Tim Daykin. For details of tickets please contact BBC Radio Solent radio.solent@bbc.co.uk. Solent Carol Concert 2014
A concert of favourite carols and Christmas music provided by the Portsmouth Choral Union with the Hampshire County Youth Orchestra. Tickets are £12 if prebooked on 023 9282 2227 or pcuticketing@gmail.com. £15 on the door. PCU Carols & Christmas Music
Choir Rehearsal at St Mary's - all are welcome 18:00 - 19:30 - Junior Choristers 18:00 - 20:00 - Senior Choristers 19:00 - 20:30 - Adults If you are interested in joining St Mary's Choir we are always looking for new child and adult choristers. Primary school children and under 18s should come along at...
A service celebrating the "Light to lighten the Nations" and the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple. Guest Preacher: Rev'd Richard Wyld, Bishop’s Chaplain. With the choir, anthem - Eccard, When to the Temple Mary went. Jesus Presented at the Temple
A traditional choral service providing the opportunity for space, stillness and reflection in the beautiful space that is St Mary's, Fratton. Canticles: The Magnificat (Song of Mary - My soul doth magnify the Lord) and Nunc Dimittis (Song of Simeon - Lord, now lettest thou they servant depart in peace) to a setting by Vaughan...
The Way of the Cross - a Passiontide sequence of Words and Music provided by the St Mary's Music Foundation. Includes music by J.S. Bach, Kenneth Leighton, Brian Moles, Gioacchino Rossini, and John Stainer. Concert lasts about an hour. Refreshments provided. Retiring collection in aid of the St Mary's Music Foundation. Passiontide
UNFORTUNATELY ROBERT NEW HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THIS CONCERT IS POSTPONED UNTIL WE CAN RE-ARRANGE DATES WITH HIM. Something a little different as part of our 2018 Organ Recital series. Instead of hearing St Mary's Walker organ, Robert New will be performing a selection of film, orchestral and modern music on his...
Choir Rehearsal at St Mary's - all are welcome 6pm-7:30pm Juniors 6pm-8:15pm Seniors 7pm-8:45pm Adults If you are interested in joining St Mary's Choir we are always looking for new child and adult choristers. Primary school children and under 18s should come along at 6pm. Adults should turn up at the church at 7pm. Alternatively...
Choir Rehearsal at St Mary's for those going to Canterbury Cathedral 7pm-8pm Adults & Choristers
Choir Rehearsal at St Mary's - all are welcome 6pm-7:30pm Juniors 6pm-8:15pm Seniors 7pm-8:45pm Adults If you are interested in joining St Mary's Choir we are always looking for new child and adult choristers. Primary school children and under 18s should come along at 6pm. Adults should turn up at the church at 7pm. Alternatively...
Choir Rehearsal at St Mary's - all are welcome 6pm-7:30pm Juniors 6pm-8:15pm Seniors 7pm-8:45pm Adults If you are interested in joining St Mary's Choir we are always looking for new child and adult choristers. Primary school children and under 18s should come along at 6pm. Adults should turn up at the church at 7pm. Alternatively...
Choir Rehearsal at St Mary's - all are welcome 6pm-7:30pm Juniors 6pm-8:15pm Seniors 7pm-8:45pm Adults If you are interested in joining St Mary's Choir we are always looking for new child and adult choristers. Primary school children and under 18s should come along at 6pm. Adults should turn up at the church at 7pm. Alternatively...
Our 2018 monthly Organ Recital series continues with an Organ Recital given by Richard Powell (Freelance organist, Norway). Please do join us for a glass of wine and listen to the fantastic Walker organ in St Mary's Church, Portsea. Music by Mathias,Tomkins, S.S. Wesley, Bach, Messiaen, Hollins, Wammes, Langlais. Richard Powell Recital Donations in aid...
Choir Rehearsal at St Mary's - all are welcome 6pm-7:30pm Juniors 6pm-8:15pm Seniors 7pm-8:45pm Adults If you are interested in joining St Mary's Choir we are always looking for new child and adult choristers. Primary school children and under 18s should come along at 6pm. Adults should turn up at the church at 7pm. Alternatively...
Choir Rehearsal at St Mary's - all are welcome 6pm-7:30pm Juniors 6pm-8:15pm Seniors 7pm-8:45pm Adults If you are interested in joining St Mary's Choir we are always looking for new child and adult choristers. Primary school children and under 18s should come along at 6pm. Adults should turn up at the church at 7pm. Alternatively...
A free concert with retiring collection in aid of the Music Foundation given by Katrina Nimmo Soprano, accompanied by Brian Moles. Katrina's program will include : Je veux vivre - Gounod, Romeo et Juliette. Drei Ellensgesaenger - Schubert. A selection of songs by Robert Burns: Whistle and I’ll Come Tae Ye; My Love is Like...
Choir Rehearsal at St Mary's - all are welcome 6pm-7:30pm Juniors 6pm-8:15pm Seniors 7pm-8:45pm Adults If you are interested in joining St Mary's Choir we are always looking for new child and adult choristers. Primary school children and under 18s should come along at 6pm. Adults should turn up at the church at 7pm. Alternatively...
Choir Rehearsal at St Mary's - all are welcome 6pm-7:30pm Juniors 6pm-8:15pm Seniors 7pm-8:45pm Adults If you are interested in joining St Mary's Choir we are always looking for new child and adult choristers. Primary school children and under 18s should come along at 6pm. Adults should turn up at the church at 7pm. Alternatively...
Choir Rehearsal at St Mary's - all are welcome 6pm-7:30pm Juniors 6pm-8:15pm Seniors 7pm-8:45pm Adults If you are interested in joining St Mary's Choir we are always looking for new child and adult choristers. Primary school children and under 18s should come along at 6pm. Adults should turn up at the church at 7pm. Alternatively...
Mozart's obsession with opera pervades all his mature works - especially those included in this concert. From the characterful opposition of piano, winds, and strings in his Piano Concerto no.22 it is clear that, having written just one opera in the past four years, something was brewing. While composing the concerto, he was quietly working...
Choir Rehearsal at St Mary's - all are welcome 6pm-7:30pm Juniors 6pm-8:15pm Seniors 7pm-8:45pm Adults If you are interested in joining St Mary's Choir we are always looking for new child and adult choristers. Primary school children and under 18s should come along at 6pm. Adults should turn up at the church at 7pm. Alternatively...
Two of the greatest works of the English symphonic tradition side by side. The choir will be on their top form, having recently performed A Sea Symphony on tour in Germany. Conductor: David Gostick. The PCU is delighted to be joined by Bournemouth Sinfonetta Choir for this concert. Booking Details: £15 (£13 plus Administration Fee...
Choir Rehearsal at St Mary's - all are welcome 6pm-7:30pm Juniors 6pm-8:15pm Seniors 7pm-8:45pm Adults If you are interested in joining St Mary's Choir we are always looking for new child and adult choristers. Primary school children and under 18s should come along at 6pm. Adults should turn up at the church at 7pm. Alternatively...
Time to say goodbye to Rev Barbara as she moves to the United States. Service followed by refreshments. Rev Barbara O'Sullivan
