Thus ends Poulenc’s crazily comical opera “Les Mamelles de Tiresias”. David Parkes discusses the varied output of this marvellously gifted French composer whose choral works, such as “Gloria” and “Stabat mater”, he has enjoyed conducting in the past.

INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED RUSSIAN CHOIR TO PERFORM IN MARDEN  The Hermitage Ensemble will be in concert at Marden Church on Sunday April 17th at 4pm.  Tickets £8 including afternoon tea. This superlative Russian choir was formed in St Petersburg in 1997 to keep alive the great traditions of Russian sacred music and folk song. Members of … Continued

John Pickard, General Editor of the Elgar Complete Edition, talks about the challenges of preparing the first collected edition of Elgar’s works and reveals some of the fascinating discoveries that have been made including previously unknown works.

In aid of the Kampot Traditional Music School for Orphaned and Disabled Children. Program: “Sonata in G minor” BWV 1020 for Harpsichord and Violin - Carl Philip Emmanuel Bach “Ave Generosa” - Hildegard von Bingen - Soprano and Symphony “Quel Sguardo Sdegnosetto” - Claudio Monteverdi - Soprano, Harpsichord, Recorder “Amarilli Bella” - Giulio Caccini - … Continued

Michael Christian Durrant is widely recognised for presenting beautifully varied concert programmes, his gripping stage-persona and his ability to summon forth a huge variety of tone-colours from the guitar. Programme will include works by BACH, MOZART, RODRIGO, ALBENIZ, SOR, SATIE & DEBUSSY. Admission: £15 (WVM Members £12, Students £2)

Concert featuring a variety of music played by members of Herefordshire Youth Concert Band