Latest Events in Worcester District(April Updated)

Worcestershire Symphony Orchestra invites experienced singers to join them in May 2025 for a performance on Saturday 10th of one of the great masterpieces of music for orchestra and chorus - Beethoven's Ninth Symphony and the ever joyful Parry's 'I was Glad'. There will be a full chorus rehearsal under WSO conductor Keith Slade on Sunday May 4th at 2pm at St Martin's Church, London Road Worcester WR5 2ED On Thursday May 8 at 7.30 there will be a one-hour rehearsal at St Martin's Church, London Road Worcester for chorus with full orchestra. On May 10th the chorus will join the orchestra and soloists in the Cathedral at 3.30pm for a one-hour rehearsal ready for the performance at 7.30. We will issue emailable vocal parts on receipt of ticket applications from March 2025 and printed hired parts at the first rehearsal to be returned after the concert. Information Source: Worcestershire Symphony Orchestra | eventbrite

Follow the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge as he embarks upon a journey through his past, present, and future, learning along the way to appreciate the true meaning of Christmas. With dazzling musical sequences and authentic period costuming, this production promises to be the perfect accompaniment to the festive season. Join family and friends at the most magical time of the year and be swept back in time nearly two centuries to the world of Scrooge’s London. Praise for A Christmas Carol: “Endlessly charming…a joy to watch.” The Star “Wonderfully emotive and an absolute joy. A simply heart-warming Christmassy tale that was beautifully told.” Peterborough Telegraph “Dickens’ tale has lost none of its punch…fusing a contemporary feel with the author’s poetic text.’ The Stage About the Venue Hosted in the glorious Nave of Worcester Cathedral, during our famous Christmas Tree Festival, there will be a fully licensed bar for refreshments and snacks. Seating is unreserved, allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. Feel free to bring your own cushion for comfort or as a boost for younger audience members. This venue can be a little cooler than others during the winter so please dress accordingly. Doors will open at least 30 mins before the start of the performance. General visiting hours for the Cathedral will be adjusted during performance days, you may be asked to exit the Cathedral and rejoin a queue for the performance opening times if you visit us earlier in the day. About the Play Ebenezer Scrooge is a cold-hearted miser whose chief concern is his bottom line. Despite encouragement from his clerk Bob Cratchit and nephew Fred, Scrooge remains indifferent to the joy and good will of the season. On Christmas Eve, Scrooge encounters the ghost of his old business partner Jacob Marley, who warns Scrooge that he will be visited by three more spectres. What follows is a magical and touching tale about the power of redemption. A story beloved since its original release in 1843, Chapterhouse’s A Christmas Carol is a faithful and heartwarming take on the moving classic, perfect for a cold winter’s night. About Chapterhouse Established in 1999, Chapterhouse Theatre Company is a critically acclaimed theatre company and has been touring for twenty-five years. Specialising in Shakespeare, classic literature adaptations, and family shows, Chapterhouse has recently embarked on a new venture of popular outdoor music concerts under the banner of 21st Century Events featuring, among other artists, tributes to ABBA, Queen, and The Beatles The Company have performed at the UK and Ireland’s most stunning historic venues, working with the likes of The National Trust and English Heritage as well as many cathedrals and stately homes to bring classic stories to life into the perfect setting. Chapterhouse strives to create a unique experience whilst continuing to bring joy to new and returning audiences every year. Information Source: Worcester Cathedral | eventbrite

A lecture-recital exploring the relationship between music and the brain, especially in relation to Mozart’s music. How and why is music so powerful? How is it possible that someone with memory loss might not remember a family member’s name but can sing or play along to a favourite song from their youth? What makes Mozart’s music so accessible to those with an injured or deteriorating brain? Grace has worked as a violinist with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, the English Symphony Orchestra, the Gabrieli Consort & Players, and enjoys a varied freelance career with a multitude of other orchestras across the country. Alongside her professional work, Grace is completing a Master of Studies in Music at the University of Oxford. As well as performing, this enables her to do further research into the relationship between music and neurology, an area of particular interest. The event will take place in the Cathedral's Undercroft. Please use the entrance off College Green. Information Source: Worcester Cathedral | eventbrite

Enjoy an exceptional Valentines concert with renowned concert pianist (to be announced shortly) in the beautiful candlelit setting of Worcester Cathedral. Serenade your loved one, with some of most the romantic and passionate classical music ever written for the piano. Featuring Concert pianist to be announced Programme Beethoven – Sonata in C sharp minor, (‘Moonlight Sonata') Chopin – Nocturne in C sharp min - Posthum. Chopin - Fantasy Impromptu Op 66 Chopin - Ballade No. 1 in G minor Op 23 Liszt – Hungarian Rhapsody No 2 Beethoven – Sonata in C minor Op 13 (‘Pathetique Sonata’) Liszt - Un Sospiro Debussy - Clair de Lune Rachmaninov – Prelude in C sharp minor Gershwin - Rhapsody in Blue Information Source: CityMusic Promotions Ltd | eventbrite

A concert supporting the Friends of Worcester Cathedral. Saturday 15 March, 7.30pm. A mixed programme of choral classics, including works by Sir John Rutter, helping to mark his 80th birthday year, and who we are delighted will be in attendance! Information Source: Worcester Cathedral | eventbrite