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Music in Portsmouth Now Southern Classical. Edited by Simon O'Hea.

Event listings, news, reviews, features and comment from the classical music scene in and around Portsmouth – including Fareham, Havant, Petersfield, Chichester, Bognor Regis, Midhurst and Petworth.

Read this personal profile on Southern Classical. It relates to an upcoming Solent Symphony Orchestra concert on Sat 10 ...
14/09/2026

Read this personal profile on Southern Classical. It relates to an upcoming Solent Symphony Orchestra concert on Sat 10 Oct at Portsmouth Anglican Cathedral:

Artist, author and illustrator James Mayhew has spent years bringing classical music to life through live painting. Inspired by Peter and the Wolf and Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade, James creates vibrant illustrations in real time, responding to the stories, emotions and rhythms within the music. His illustrated concerts combine storytelling, orchestral performance and projected artwork, making classical music accessible and memorable for audiences of all ages. James particularly enjoys collaborating with musicians and inspiring children through school performances. His favourite composers include Sibelius and Rimsky-Korsakov, while The Firebird and Scheherazade are ideal for live art. His advice? Be unique!

https://southernclassical.co.uk/2026/09/11/profile-james-mayhew-author-illustrator-and-the-solent-symphony-orchestra/

SSO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100012079567090

10/09/2026

The first concert of the new season will be on Saturday 26th September at 12.30pm. We are delighted to be welcoming back the Dunwald Ensemble. Please do come along. Ticketing information will be made available nearer the time.

The Portsmouth Choral Union invites you to our Open Rehearsal on Tuesday 29 September, 7.15–9.15pm, at The Portsmouth Ac...
02/09/2026

The Portsmouth Choral Union invites you to our Open Rehearsal on Tuesday 29 September, 7.15–9.15pm, at The Portsmouth Academy, St Marys Rd, Fratton, Portsmouth PO1 5PF.

🎶 We’re recruiting new members — especially sopranos!

Come along and try us out! We’ll be rehearsing for our winter concert, featuring Eric Whitacre’s The Sacred Veil — new to us all — alongside the much-loved Fauré Requiem.

Interested? PCU Registrar Sonia would love to hear from you: [email protected]

https://southernclassical.co.uk/2026/09/02/pcu-open-rehearsal
🎵 Everyone welcome!

What's on in September 2026 on Southern Classical:
01/09/2026

What's on in September 2026 on Southern Classical:

Meet Richard Allum, the new conductor of the Shopwyke Singers, following founder Alex Dichmont’s final concert in May. A...
26/08/2026

Meet Richard Allum, the new conductor of the Shopwyke Singers, following founder Alex Dichmont’s final concert in May. A pianist, organist and conductor, Richard has been part of the choir’s story for 17 years and plans to build on its strong musical tradition.

The choir performs twice a year, with its next concert on 8 November featuring Fauré and Rutter’s Requiems, alongside outstanding soloists Andrew Davies and Lucy Cronin.

Richard is also keen to explore new repertoire, including opera choruses, while continuing the choir’s tradition of exceptional performances. New singers in all voice parts are always welcome—no audition required.

https://southernclassical.co.uk/2026/08/25/profile-richard-allum-pianist-organist-and-conductor-and-the-shopwyke-singers

24/08/2026

🌱🍁🍂🍃🌿🌱🍁🌱🍂🍃🍁🌿🌱🍃🍂☘️

Tickets now available for our autumn Concert at Cosham Baptist Church on October 17th. We will be singing an exciting programme of songs by Kate Rusby, Ola Gjeilo, Billy Joel and many more.

Tickets available on the door or from this link.

https://www.ticketsource.com/milton-glee-choir

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