Ambrosian Strings

Harriet Mackenzie and Iain Farrington
2026-03-21 19:30 - 22:00 (Europe/Paris) | St. Mary the Virgin Church, 93 Fore Street, St Marychurch,, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4PZ, United Kingdom
Ambrosian Music brings together internationally acclaimed artists Harriet Mackenzie (violin) and Iain Farrington (piano) for a programme of pure masterpieces:

Arvo Pärt – Fratres
John Ireland – Sonata No. 1
John Eccles – Mad Lover’s Air
César Franck – Sonata

Harriet Mackenzie is an internationally renowned soloist and has performed across five continents. Recordings include concertos with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra Nova and the English Symphony Orchestra. These have received international acclaim, including Five Star review in The Times (Richard Morrison), Editor’s Choice in Gramophone Magazine (Richard Whitehouse) and a nomination for ‘Recording of The Year’ in Music Web International.
Iain Farrington is one of the most accomplished and versatile musicians in the country. As a pianist, he is in very high demand and was even invited to play at the 2012 Olympics – alongside Rowan Atkinson!
As a composer, Iain has created original works for film and television including recent orchestral premieres like Street Party (2025), a new choral album with the BBC Singers, arrangements for the Academy of St Martin in the Fields .
Iain has collaborated with some of the most celebrated names in British music including Anna Lapwood concerts, and Abel Selaocoe, Jess Gillam, and has had his arrangements performed by well over 200 orchestras internationally, from UK to NZ and everywhere in between.
Saturday 21 March 2026 | 7:30pm (Doors 6:45pm) Advance tickets £20 | £25 on door | Under 16s £5 Refreshments available, including a selection of fine wines | Group bookings: 07886 201643 ambrosianmusic.com
Don’t miss this intimate, soul-stirring recital in Torquay’s beautiful historic church—secure your tickets today!
This concert is kindly sponsored by Therapia Shop.

A Spring Bouquet in Modbury
2026-03-07 19:30 - 22:00 UTC | St George’s Church, Modbury, PL21 0QN, United Kingdom
WE’RE ON TOUR!
Ambrosian Strings are delighted to be able to perform in the beautiful acoustic of St George’s, Modbury.
Join us to celebrate the beginning of spring and the beauty of renewal with us in this evocative program.
Antonio Vivaldi’s “Spring” from The Four Seasons
bursts with vivid birdsong, flowing streams, and joyful renewal.
Edvard Grieg’s Våren (The Last Spring) offers a tender, bittersweet reflection on nature’s awakening, rich with Nordic lyricism and emotional depth.
Ralph Vaughan Williams’ beloved The Lark Ascending soars with radiant violin melodies, painting an idyllic vision of the English countryside and the skylark’s effortless flight.
The evening culminates in
Franz Schubert’s sublime String Quintet in C major D. 956, one of the pinnacles of chamber music—profound, expansive, and profoundly moving, blending radiant lyricism with haunting intensity.
A selection of fine wines, beers and soft drinks will be available.
Doors open at 6:45pm
Online sale offer ends 7th March at 09:00

A Spring Bouquet
2026-03-06 19:30 - 22:00 UTC | Devon
Join Ambrosian Strings to celebrate the beginning of spring and the beauty of renewal with us in this evocative program.
Antonio Vivaldi’s “Spring” from The Four Seasons
bursts with vivid birdsong, flowing streams, and joyful renewal.
Edvard Grieg’s Våren (The Last Spring) offers a tender, bittersweet reflection on nature’s awakening, rich with Nordic lyricism and emotional depth.
Ralph Vaughan Williams’ beloved The Lark Ascending soars with radiant violin melodies, painting an idyllic vision of the English countryside and the skylark’s effortless flight.
The evening culminates in
Franz Schubert’s sublime String Quintet in C major D. 956, one of the pinnacles of chamber music—profound, expansive, and profoundly moving, blending radiant lyricism with haunting intensity.

A selection of fine wines, beers and soft drinks will be available.
Doors open at 6:45pm

An Ambrosian Romance - Sorry, this concert has been CANCELLED
2026-02-06 19:30 - 22:00 (Europe/Paris) | St. Mary the Virgin Church, 93 Fore Street, St Marychurch,, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4PZ, United Kingdom
Join the Ambrosian Strings and our wonderful pianist, Mariko Asakawa-North for “An Ambrosian Romance”, an enchanting evening of classical music celebrating the season of love.
The programme:
Elgar Salut d’amour
Elgar Romance
Elgar Chanson de Nuit.
Amy Beach Romance Op.23
Saint Seans Romance in D flat Op.37
Faure Après un Rêve
Robert Schumann Romance in f#major
Clara Schumann Romance Op.22 no.3
Fritz Kreisler Liebesfreud
Interval
Johannes Brahms Piano Trio No.1 in B
Date & Time: Friday, 6 February 2026, 7:30pm (doors open 6:45pm)
Venue: St Mary the Virgin Church, Fore Street, St Marychurch, Torquay TQ1 4QY
Tickets: Advance £20 Unreserved/£25 First 2 rows, reserved
On the door £25 Unreserved/£30 First 2 rows (if available)
Under 16s £5
Refreshments available (Our wine selection is very good!)
Group bookings and enquiries: 07886 201643
Generously supported by:
Therapia – www.therapiaonline.com
Castle Retreats. www.airbnb.co.uk/h/castle-annexe
Book now for a memorable musical escape!

A Christmas Baroque Celebration
2025-12-12 19:30 - 22:30 (Europe/Paris) | St. Mary the Virgin Church, 93 Fore Street, St Marychurch,, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4PZ, United Kingdom
Ambrosian Strings:
A Christmas Baroque Celebration
Friday 12 December 2025 | 7:30pm (doors 6:45pm)
St Mary the Virgin Church, Fore Street, St Marychurch, Torquay TQ1 4QY
Join the acclaimed Ambrosian Strings for a magical evening of baroque masterpieces in the historic and festive surroundings of St Mary the Virgin Church.
Programme highlights include:
– Handel – Messiah Overture
– Corelli – Concerto grosso in G minor, Op. 6 No. 8 (“Christmas Concerto”)
– Torelli – Concerto grosso in G minor, Op. 8 No. 6
– Bach – Concerto for Two Violins in D minor, BWV 1043
– Vivaldi – The Four Seasons (complete)
Delicious mince pies and artisanal mulled wine will be available.
Tickets from £20 in advance (until 09:00 12th Dec.) £25 on the door.
Premium seating in the front two rows (15 available): £25 in advance, £30 on the door.
Under 16s £5
A perfect way to begin your Christmas celebrations!

Duo Lamorniana
2025-11-28 19:30 - 21:30 (Europe/Paris) | St. Mary the Virgin Church, 93 Fore Street, St Marychurch,, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4PZ, United Kingdom
Ambrosian Strings are proud to host Duo Lamorniana at St Mary’s for an evening of intimate and profound chamber music.

Robert Schumann„Dichterliebe“, op. 48 (arr. Stegner)
Dmitri Shostakovich Sonata for viola and piano, op. 147
Johannes Brahms Sonata for viola and piano, op. 120 no 1, F minor

Experience the poetic passion of Robert Schumann’s Dichterliebe Op.48 (arr. Stegner), the profound intensity of Dmitri Shostakovich’s Sonata for Viola and Piano Op.147, and the romantic depth of Johannes Brahms’ Sonata for Viola and Piano Op.120 No.1 in F minor.
Advance tickets: £15 (under 16s £5). £20 on the door. Doors open at 6:45pm. Refreshments available.
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(Premium discount until 27th Nov@12:00)
For group bookings larger than 5 or enquiries, call 07886 201643 or visit ambrosianmusic.com.
Supported by Therapia and Castle Retreats.
Secure your seats now for this captivating viola and piano recital.

About Duo Lamorniana:
Ricarda Schmidt, viola, has worked with the principal orchestras inWeimar, Baden-Baden and Augsburg before joining the Meiningen Opera house as co-principal violist, a position that she held for almost 20 years. Here, she collaborated with such notable musicians as Kirill Petrenko and Elina Garanča.
After performing the gamut of operas and symphonies, Ricarda now has now dedicated herself to performing music for solo viola and chamber music with her partner Ute.
Ute Weickenmeier, piano, specialised in vocal accompaniment, and after graduation from the Hochschule für Musik “Franz Liszt in Weimar has gone on to work in the opera houses of Jena, Meiningen, Osnabrück , Halle and Nürnberg. Ute has also spent time as Assistant to the Board at her parent’s Architecture company in Munich.
She now lives in England and plays chamber music with Ricarda Schmidt.
With a history stretching back to the year 901, the ancient parish church of St Mary the Virgin, St Marychurch, Torquay, has stood through Saxon missionaries, Norman builders, Victorian renewal, and even wartime tragedy. Today, its rich heritage and remarkable acoustics provide the perfect backdrop for this special evening.
Fine wines, beers and soft drinks will be served before the concert and during the interval. We look forward to welcoming you to this delightful evening.
Ambrosian Strings cordially invites you to share in this occasion of culture, history, and musical artistry.
Please note: Wheelchair-accessible seating is available at this event. If you require accessible seating or have specific access needs, please let us know when booking your ticket so we can make the necessary arrangements. Companion seats are also available.
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Celebrating Coleridge-Taylor's 150th Birthday
2025-10-24 18:45 - 21:00 (Europe/Paris) | St. Mary the Virgin Church, 93 Fore Street, St Marychurch,, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4PZ, United Kingdom
Ambrosian Strings with Guest Artist, Victoria Cornet, Clarinet

Join us for a special evening of live chamber music at the historic St Mary the Virgin Church, St Marychurch, Torquay.
This concert celebrates Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s 150th birthday with a performance of his Clarinet Quintet in F-Sharp minor, Op.10, alongside Mozart’s much-loved Clarinet Quintet in A Major, K.581.
We are excited to welcome guest artist Victoria Cornet (clarinet), admired for her sensitive, lyrical playing. Victoria has performed with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, Glyndebourne Touring Opera, and at festivals across Europe, bringing her artistry to audiences far and wide.
With a history stretching back to the year 901, the ancient parish church of St Mary the Virgin, St Marychurch, Torquay, has stood through Saxon missionaries, Norman builders, Victorian renewal, and even wartime tragedy. Today, its rich heritage and remarkable acoustics provide the perfect backdrop for this special evening.
The evening features two masterpieces of the chamber repertoire:
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s Clarinet Quintet in F-sharp minor, Op.10, was performed in celebration of the composer’s 150th birthday.
Mozart’s Clarinet Quintet in A Major, K.581 one of the most beloved works for clarinet and strings.
Fine wines will be served before the concert and during the interval. We can not wait to welcome you to this delightful evening.
Ambrosian Strings cordially invites you to share in this occasion of culture, history, and musical artistry.
Please note: Wheelchair-accessible seating is available at this event. If you require accessible seating or have specific access needs, please let us know when booking your ticket so we can make the necessary arrangements. Companion seats are also available.
info@ambrosianmusic.com.

BRIDGERTON'S BRITISH BLEND FROM BAROQUE TO BEATLES & BEYOND
2025-07-12 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | St. Mary the Virgin Church, 93 Fore Street, St Marychurch,, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4PZ, United Kingdom
SATURDAY 12 JULY • 7.30PM

Celebrating the brilliance of British music throughout the ages.

Performers:

Jonathan Storer, Emma Welton and Gosia Kosmaczewska, Violins
Cathryn McCracken Viola
Jane Pirie ‘Cello
Daniel Storer Double Bass

Composers:

Henry Purcell (1659-1695) The greatest English composer of the Baroque period, Henry Purcell remains an enduring influence on musicians to the present day. His harmonic skill and invention is unique and remains fresh and direct, even 350 years later. The Three Parts on a Ground is a perfect example of his musical alchemy, transforming a simple and constant bass line (the Ground) from serene to jocular, tragic to ebullient. Still at the height of his powers, he succumbed to Tuberculosis aged 36.
Edward Elgar (1857-1934) With perhaps the most easily recognisable musical language of any British composer, Edward Elgar’s music epitomises the romantic stoicism of Victorian England, leaving us with treasures such as the Enigma Variations (each variation was dedicated to one of his friends), and of course, Pomp and Circumstance, originally performed at the London Proms in 1902.
Elton John (b.1947) A titan of the music world, Sir Elton, with his beautiful, organic melodies and spectacular stage antics, left an indelible mark on the musical landscape. Awarded a Junior scholarship to the Royal Academy of Music, he has recorded 32 studio albums, won 5 Academy Awards, Emmy’s Oscars, Olivier award, 5 Grammys and many more.
The Beatles: From 1960-1970, the Fab 4 took the entire world by storm. Developing from lively skiffle to sophisticated, psychedelic music in the late 60’s (Sgt Pepper, White Album, etc) the blossoming of their art was extraordinary — and their success, meteoric. The Beatles are credited with being the best selling act in History, with more than 600 million albums sold worldwide.
Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) was a leading English composer, conductor, and pianist of the 20th century. Known for his lyrical and expressive style, he composed numerous powerful operas like Peter Grimes and The Turn of the Screw, as well as many works for children (The Little Sweep, St Nicholas, etc), encouraging a new generation of English musicians to blossom.
Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) An English composer, profoundly shaped 20th-Century music. Known for his symphonies, choral works and The Lark Ascending, he drew inspiration from English folk music and Tudor traditions. His lush pastoral style and innovative harmonies bridged Romanticism and modernism, leaving a lasting legacy in British music.
Muse is an English rock band formed in 1994 in Teignmouth, Devon, consisting of Matthew Bellamy (vocals, guitar, piano), Chris Wolstenholme (bass, vocals), and Dominic Howard (drums). Since 1999 they have explored numerous styles of music, from stadium rock to electro pop, selling 30 million albums and winning them two Grammy awards.
Queen, formed in London in 1970, is an iconic British rock band featuring Freddie Mercury (vocals), Brian May (guitar), Roger Taylor (drums), and John Deacon (bass). Known for their genre-defying music, they produced hits like “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Will Rock You,” and “Somebody to Love”. Their theatrical live performances and Mercury’s charismatic presence made them global legends, with over 300 million records sold.
Coldplay, formed in London in 1996, is a British rock band led by Chris Martin (vocals), with Jonny Buckland (guitar), Guy Berryman (bass), and Will Champion (drums). Known for melodic pop-rock, hits like “Yellow,” “Viva La Vida,” and “Fix You” propelled their global fame. With nine studio albums, they’ve sold over 100 million records, blending introspective lyrics with anthemic soundscapes.

Programme:
https://ambrosianmusic.com/bridgertons-british-blend-programme-12-07-2025/

St Mary The Virgin Church

Fore Street St Marychurch Torquay TQ1 4QY
Advance Tickets from £20
£25 on door
Under 16s £5
Doors open 6.45pm
Refreshments available
Enquiries 07886 201643
Sponsored by: Therapia

Golden Age of Baroque
2025-07-11 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | St. Mary the Virgin Church, 93 Fore Street, St Marychurch,, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4PZ, United Kingdom
Friday 11 JULY • 7.30PM

Performers:

Jonathan Storer and Emma Welton Violins
Cathryn McCracken Viola
Jane Pirie ‘Cello
Michael Allnatt Double Bass

The Composers and the Music

George Friederic Handel (1685-1759) Handel’s Messiah Overture, composed in 1741, is a majestic introduction to his renowned oratorio. Written in E minor, this French-style overture features a solemn, dotted-rhythm opening followed by a lively fugal section. Its dramatic contrasts and rich orchestration set the tone for the sacred narrative, showcasing Handel’s mastery in blending grandeur with emotional depth, captivating audiences for centuries.

Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706) Now mainly famous for the Canon in D, was in his time a much loved organist, composer and teacher, working in Vienna and Eisenach (where he met the Bach family) before returning to his hometown of Nuremberg to take over his old organ teacher’s position as St Sebaldus Church. Had Pachelbel been alive today, he would have been a multi millionaire from the number of times that his Canon in D is played on radio and at weddings all over the world.

Henry Purcell (1659-1695) The greatest English composer of the Baroque period, Henry Purcell remains an enduring influence on musicians to the present day. His harmonic skill and invention is unique and remains fresh and direct, even 350 years later. The Three Parts Upon a Ground is a perfect example of his musical alchemy, transforming a simple and constant bass line into Ground from serene to jocular, tragic to ebullient. Still at the height of his powers, he succumbed to Tuberculosis aged 36.

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Arguably, the greatest composer to have lived. J.S.Bach’s output was both secular and sacred, as he was employed by the courts of Weimar and Köthen, as well as his most famous tenure as Cantor of St Thomas’s in Leipzig. The “Double” concerto stems from Bach’s time in Leipzig around 1730. The slow movement remains a work of incomparable beauty, uniting form with emotional intensity.

Georg Philip Telemann (1681-1767) A self taught musician, GPT was incredibly prolific, composing over 3000 pieces for all manner of ensembles. In his surprisingly long lifetime, Telemann became a very wealthy man, not only composing but also publishing his own works. The Viola concerto is one of the staples of the viola repertoire and captures both the freshness and melodic beauty of the viola perfectly.

Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) Superstar of the Italian Baroque, AV (the “Red Priest”) worked as a teacher at the Ospedale della Pieta before moving to the court of Mantua and eventually, to Vienna where, tragically, his future patron Emperor Charles 6th, died shortly after Vivaldi’s arrival. Sadly, Vivaldi died a year after moving to Vienna in poverty. La Folia (“the Madness”) was a very popular dance of the Baroque era, originally from Portugal and spread throughout Europe. It has been adapted/”recomposed” by over 150 composers, including Sergei Rachmaninov — and even Vangelis! The 4 Seasons: The single most famous piece of Baroque music, written shortly before AV’s arrival at the court of Philip in Mantua. The music is unique in that it portrays the characters, sounds and scenes of the seasons, as played out in a 4 sonnets, possibly penned by AV himself. There is much birdsong, many storms, barking dogs lightning, raindrops, even a few drunken farmers, stamping of feet, chattering of teeth and even some ice skating. How much is man spot!

St Mary The Virgin Church
Fore Street St Marychurch Torquay TQ1 4QY
Advance Tickets from £20
£25 on door
Under 16s £5
Doors open 6.45pm
Refreshments available
Enquiries 07886 201643
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Daniele Rinaldo & Ambrosian Strings
2025-05-31 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | St. Mary the Virgin Church, 93 Fore Street, St Marychurch,, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4PZ, United Kingdom
Internationally acclaimed concert pianist Daniele Rinaldo & AMBROSIAN STRINGS
Epic & Intimate Piano Trios performed on the new concert grand piano
Beethoven “Archduke” Trio in B flat Op. 97
Antonín Dvořák Trio No.3in F minor Op. 65
May 31 2025 7.30pm
St Mary The Virgin Church
Fore Street St Marychurch Torquay TQ1 4QY

Tickets – Adults £20
Under 16s £5
Early Tickets £17 available until 24th May

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Doors open 6.45pm
Enquiries 07886 201643 • ambrosianmusic.com
Reviews:
“A pianist of extraordinary dramatic flair.”
—New York Times

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The Seven Last Words Op. 51
2025-04-18 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | Ashburton Arts Centre, 15 West St, Ashburton, TQ13 7DT, United Kingdom
Music, Words & Art for Easter
The Seven Last Words Op. 51
Joseph Haydn

Friday 18 April at 7.30pm

This one-of-a-kind and extraordinary evening will be enriched by the internationally acclaimed artist Sarah Beckett, whose seven striking works inspired by Haydn’s music will be projected on the large screen of the arts centre, creating an immersive, multi-sensory experience not to be missed!
The performance will be interwoven with readings from Mark Strand’s powerful poem “After the Seven Last Words, adding depth and reflection to this unforgettable event.

Music: AMBROSIAN STRINGS

Art by SARAH BECKETT
Speaker Garth Bardsley

Friday 18 April at 7.30pm
Ashburton Arts Centre
15 West St TQ13 7DT

£18 full price £12 or £9 if you prefer
(please pay what you can) from
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(10% fee) or reserve by emailing:
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Doors & bar open 7pm

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The Seven Last Words Op. 51
2025-04-15 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | St. Mary the Virgin Church, 93 Fore Street, St Marychurch,, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4PZ, United Kingdom
Music, Words & Art for Easter
The Seven Last Words Op. 51

We are very excited to announce that Ambrosian Strings will be performing Haydn’s profoundly emotional music – his response to Christ’s 7 last words on the cross – at St Mary the Virgin Church in St Marychurch on 15th April.
Internationally acclaimed Artist, Sarah Beckett’s work (7 pictures, inspired by Haydn’s music) will be displayed on the 85 inch screens throughout the church.
The music will be interjected by readings from Mark Strand’s Poem “After the Seven Last Words”.

Music: AMBROSIAN STRINGS

Art by SARAH BECKETT

Tuesday 15 April@ 7.30pm
St Mary the Virgin Church
Fore Street, St Marychurch
Torquay TQ1 4PZ
Tickets in advance: £17
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On the door: £20; under 16s: £3
Refreshments available
info: 07886 201643

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Hans Zimmer's Best Works
2025-04-12 21:00 - 22:00 UTC | St David’s Church, Queen’s Terrace, Exeter, EX4 4HR, United Kingdom
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Exeter. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Hans Zimmer’s Best Works at St David’s Church under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info
📍 Venue: St David’s Church
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible
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Programme

Time from Inception
This Land from The Lion King
Zooster’s Breakout from Madagascar
Supermarine from Dunkirk
Honor from The Pacific
A Dark Knight from The Dark Knight
Wonder Woman Suite
Cornfield Chase from Interstellar
Dune Suite
Gladiator Suite
Discombobulate from Sherlock Holmes
Pirates of the Caribbean Suite

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Ambrosian Strings

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Candlelight: Rings and Dragons
2025-04-12 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | St David’s Church, Queen’s Terrace, Exeter, EX4 4HR, United Kingdom
Candlelight: Rings and Dragons

⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Exeter. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Rings and Dragons at St David’s Church under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info
📍 Venue: St David’s Church
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible
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Programme
Themes from The Lord of the Rings by Howard Shore:

The Shire
Gollum
The Caverns of Isengard
Flaming Red Hair
The Passing of the Elves
Saruman the White
Rivendell
The Lighting of the Beacons
The Sacrifice of Faramir
The Grace of Undómiel

Themes from Game of Thrones by Ramin Djawadi:

Main Theme
Winter Is Coming
Fire and Blood
Rains of Castamere
Light of the Seven
Bastard

Performers

String quartet – Ambrosian Strings

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Candlelight: Queen vs ABBA
2025-02-22 21:00 - 22:00 UTC | St David’s Church, Queen’s Terrace, Exeter, EX4 4HR, United Kingdom
Candlelight: Queen vs ABBA

⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Exeter. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen vs ABBA at St David’s Church Exeter under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info
📍 Venue: St David’s Church Exeter
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible
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Programme

Dancing Queen – ABBA
SOS – ABBA
Money, Money, Money – ABBA
Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen
I Want to Break Free – Queen
Waterloo – ABBA
Super Trouper – ABBA
Mamma Mia – ABBA
Don´t stop me now – Queen
We will rock you – Queen
We Are the Champions – Queen

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Ambrosian Strings

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Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay
2025-02-22 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | St David’s Church, Queen’s Terrace, Exeter, EX4 4HR, United Kingdom
Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay

⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Exeter. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay at St David’s Church under the gentle glow of candlelight.

General Info
📍 Venue: St David’s Church
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible
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Programme

Clocks
Shiver
Speed of Sound
Fix You
Paradise
Something Just Like This
Adventure of a Lifetime
Hymn for the Weekend
Yellow
My Universe
The Scientist
Sky Full of Stars
Encore: Viva La Vida

Performers

String quartet – Ambrosian Strings

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Candlelight: Valentine's Day Special
2025-02-15 21:00 - 22:00 UTC | St David’s Church, Queen’s Terrace, Exeter, EX4 4HR, United Kingdom
Candlelight: Valentine’s Day Special

⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Exeter. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Valentine’s Day Special at St David’s Church Exeter under the gentle glow of candlelight.

General Info
📍 Venue: St David’s Church Exeter
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible
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Programme
Unchained Melody – The Righteous Brothers
Can You Feel the Love Tonight? – Elton John
A Whole New World – Alan Menken
Your Song – Elton John
Teeneesee – Hans Zimmer
Out of Africa – John Barry
Love Theme for Nata – Ennio Morricone
Por Una Cabeza – Carlos Gardel
La Vie En Rose – Edith Piaf
Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley
All You Need Is Love – The Beatles
A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
Shallow – Lady Gaga
My Heart Will Go On – Celine Dion

Performers
Ambrosian Strings

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A Tribute to Taylor Swift
2025-01-18 21:00 - 22:00 UTC | St David’s Church, Queen’s Terrace, Exeter, EX4 4HR, United Kingdom
A Tribute to Taylor Swift

⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Exeter. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Taylor Swift at St David’s Church under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info
📍 Venue: St David’s Church
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible
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🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
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Programme

“Love Story”
“Cardigan”
“Blank Space”
“Enchanted”
“Anti-Hero”
“Lavender Haze”
“Fortnight (ft. Post Malone)”
“All Too Well”
“We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together”
“Cruel Summer”
“But Daddy I Love Him”
“You Belong With Me”
“Shake It Off”

Performers

Ambrosian String Quartet

Seating Map

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A Tribute to Coldplay and Ed Sheeran
2025-01-11 21:00 - 22:00 UTC | St David’s Church, Queen’s Terrace, Exeter, EX4 4HR, United Kingdom
Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay and Ed Sheeran

⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Exeter. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay and Ed Sheeran at St David’s Church under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info
📍 Venue: St David’s Church
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible
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🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
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Programme

Coldplay – Clocks
Coldplay – Something Just Like This
Ed Sheeran – Bad Habits
Coldplay – Adventure of a Lifetime
Coldplay – Fix You
Ed Sheeran – Photograph
Coldplay – The Scientist
Ed Sheeran – Shivers
Ed Sheeran – Perfect
Coldplay – Viva la Vida
Ed Sheeran – Give me Love
Coldplay – Sky Full of Stars

Performers

Ambrosian Strings

Seating Map

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Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons
2025-01-11 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | St David’s Church, Queen’s Terrace, Exeter, EX4 4HR, United Kingdom
Candlelight: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons

⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Exeter. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons at St David’s Church under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info
📍 Venue: St David’s Church
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible
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🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
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Programme

The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 1 RV 269: “Spring” – Vivaldi
The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 2 RV 315: “Summer” – Vivaldi
The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 3 RV 293: “Autumn” – Vivaldi
The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 4 RV 297: “Winter” – Vivaldi
La Follia – Vivaldi

Performers

String quartet – Ambrosian Strings

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Christmas Movie Soundtracks
2024-12-19 21:00 - 22:00 UTC | St David’s Church, Queen’s Terrace, Exeter, EX4 4HR, United Kingdom
Programme

Let it Snow
Christmas Song
The Maestro – Hans Zimmer
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas – Frank Sinatra
Winter Wonderland
Last Chrismas – Wham
The Christmas Waltz – Frank Sinatra
The Little Drummer Boy
Sleigh Ride
Jingle Bells
White Christmas
I’ll Be Home for Christmas
It’s Beginning to Look a lot like Christmas
Glasgow Theme
Rocking Around the Christmas Tree
Love is All Around
Let it Go (Frozen)
All I Want for Christmas is You – Mariah Carey
