Join Classic FM presenter Zeb Soanes and St Martin's Voices, from St Martin-in-the-Fields in London, for an evening of words and music for remembrance and reflection, including Allegri's Miserere and Parry's Songs of Farewell. At 7.30pm on Friday 31st October in Winchester Cathedral, we look forward to seeing you there.
Join Classic FM presenter Zeb Soanes and St Martin's Voices, from St Martin-in-the-Fields in London, for an enchanting evening of words and carols as we prepare to enter the Christmas season. The programme includes winter classics Silent Night and In the Bleak Midwinter, alongside beautiful new works from the choir's recent album A Winter Breviary. An evening not to be missed!
The Rainer Hersch Orkestra takes to the road for a rare UK appearance outside London in the company of Classic FM presenter Zeb Soanes. Expect an evening of stand-up comedy and great music from the 1812 Overture by way of Bolero, TV themes, film music and much, much more.
Join Classic FM presenter Zeb Soanes and St Martin's Voices, from St Martin-in-the-Fields in London, for an enchanting evening of words and carols as we prepare to enter the Christmas season. The programme includes winter classics Silent Night and In the Bleak Midwinter, alongside beautiful new works from the choir's recent album A Winter Breviary. An evening not to be missed!
Join Zeb Soanes, St Martin’s Voices and St Martin’s Chamber Ensemble for this special lunchtime concert, in the beautiful surroundings of St Martin-in-the-Fields.
Carols for all to sing include In the bleak midwinter, O little town of Bethlehem and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing and Joy to the World, alongside seasonal works for choir and strings by Lucy Walker, Ola Gjeilo and Elaine Hagenberg. The perfect way to celebrate the season!
Please note this concert is being recorded for future broadcast on Classic FM.
Money for Old Prose is an evening of poetry, music and prose brought to you by many well known actors, singers and musicians including (in the past): Justin Edwards, Deborah Findlay, Bill Patterson, Malcolm Sinclair, Zeb Soanes, Maggie Steed and Jane Wymark.
In aid of Myeloma UK.
In an exceptional exploration of one of Britain’s greatest actors, Zeb Soanes brings the life of Sir Alec Guinness to stage across the UK, marking the 25th anniversary of his death.
A toe-tapping celebration of Betjeman’s verse, set to music by BAFTA winning composer Jim Parker (House of Cards, Foyle’s War), performed by Zeb Soanes (Classic FM) and the Chris Warner Ensemble.
The composer of the music to BBC’s beloved, ‘Wolf Hall’, Debbie Wiseman is one of the world’s most renowned composers for film and TV. In this concert she talks to Zeb Soanes about her life and work as NEW Sinfonia perform her theme music from Wolf Hall, Wilde, Father Brown Investigates, To Olivia, Miss Potter and Tom’s Midnight Garden, etc.
Just days before his 80th birthday, legendary composer Sir John Rutter joins Classic FM’s Zeb Soanes for a special lunchtime event reflecting on a lifetime in music. In this intimate conversation, Sir John will share personal stories, pivotal moments from his remarkable career, and the music that has shaped and been shaped by his journey.
This concert tells the story of the 39-year love affair between Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears, told entirely through their letters to each other. The Fourth Choir, based in London but made up of queer singers from many countries around the world, illustrates their story with music by Britten and his contemporaries, as well as composers from former centuries whose music Britten loved.
THE FOURTH CHOIR
A toe-tapping celebration of Betjeman’s verse, set to music by BAFTA winning composer Jim Parker (House of Cards, Foyle’s War), performed by Zeb Soanes (Classic FM) and the Chris Warner Ensemble.
The annual Elgar for Everyone family concert brings together over 100 young musicians from across Elgar Country to perform alongside their teachers and mentors from English Symphony Orchestra, following 2 days of rehearsals and workshops.
We’re delighted to welcome presenter and author Zeb Soanes from Classic FM who will be both hosting and narrating the story of Paddington's First Concert. An uplifting event not to be missed!
ELGAR FESTIVAL
Joseph Haydn’s The Seven Last Words, originally created for Cádiz Cathedral’s Good Friday service in 1786, occupies the Chiaroscuro Quartet’s musical meditation for the week before Easter. Haydn’s work evokes the shattering drama and humbling magnitude of Christ’s crucifixion. Andrew Motion’s poems performed by Zeb Soanes.
Zeb Soanes will talk about his writing life, especially his charming bestselling Gaspard books for children, inspired by Zeb’s own encounters with an urban fox. Recently two of the Gaspard books have been conceived as orchestral concert works, sometimes narrated by Zeb himself.
SUFFOLK BOOK LEAGUE
Join St Martin’s Voices and Classic FM for a special Mother’s Day celebration featuring Fauré’s gentle Berceuse and John Rutter’s uplifting All Things Bright and Beautiful – an hour of music honouring mothers and maternal figures. Presented by Zeb Soanes.
Gaspard boards the Number 38 bus and sets off on a musical adventure through the sights, sounds and smells on London. This tale in the delightful Gaspard the Fox series is narrated by the book’s author, Zeb Soanes with live on-stage illustration by James Mayhew. The perfect way to introduce children to a live orchestra through images and storytelling.
NORFOLK CHILDREN’S MUSIC FESTIVAL
Gaspard boards the Number 38 bus and sets off on a musical adventure through the sights, sounds and smells on London. This tale in the delightful Gaspard the Fox series is narrated by the book’s author, Zeb Soanes with live on-stage illustration by James Mayhew. The perfect way to introduce children to a live orchestra through images and storytelling.
NORFOLK CHILDREN’S MUSIC FESTIVAL
Zeb Soanes presents Notes From Downing Street, a new initiative showcasing music from the UK's world-class performing arts organisations in the very heart of government. Tonight, a programme from Welsh National Opera will include Tchaikovsky’s Letter Scene from Eugene Onegin and Massenet’s Meditation from Thais.
CLASSIC FM
Zeb narrates his children’s story, with an environmental message, set to a bold cinematic score by James Marangone. Performed by the Orpheus Sinfonia. and paired with a screening and live orchestral accompaniment of Howard Blake’s festive favourite The Snowman.
ORPHEUS SINFONIA
Join the merry musicians of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra in the fabulously festive Philharmonic Hall for a stocking-full of sensational seasonal songs and surprises. Taking centre stage is the heartwarming story of Gaspard’s Christmas, narrated by its author, Zeb Soanes, who will be signing copies of the book in the foyer after the concert.
ROYAL LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
ROYAL LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
Join the merry musicians of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra in the fabulously festive Philharmonic Hall for a stocking-full of sensational seasonal songs and surprises. Taking centre stage is the heartwarming story of Gaspard’s Christmas, narrated by its author, Zeb Soanes, who will be signing copies of the book in the foyer after the concert.
ROYAL LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
A Christmas tradition like no other! The Black Dyke Band and Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus return once again for this wonderful seasonal celebration with carols for choir, singalongs for the audience and gems for the band. Presented by Zeb Soanes.
SHEFFIELD INTERNATIONAL CONCERT SEASON
Join Zeb Soanes, St Martin’s Voices and St Martin’s Chamber Ensemble for this special lunchtime concert, in the beautiful surroundings of St Martin-in-the-Fields. Carols for all to sing include In the bleak midwinter, O little town of Bethlehem and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing and Joy to the World.
Septura was born out of a passion for the awe-inspiring sound of brass instruments. They’ve got one simple message: music sounds better on brass. Their Christmas programme is an absolute cracker with festive favourites by J.S. Bach, Brahms and Humperdinck, plus a delightful version of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker narrated by Classic FM’s Zeb Soanes.
Join Classic FM presenter Zeb Soanes and St Martin's Voices, from St Martin-in-the-Fields in London, for an enchanting evening of words and carols as we enter the Christmas season. The programme includes winter classics Silent Night and In the Bleak Midwinter, alongside beautiful new works by contemporary composers Lucy Walker, Cecilia McDowall and Reena Esmail from the choir's recent album A Winter Breviary. An evening not to be missed!
Join Classic FM presenter Zeb Soanes and St Martin's Voices, from St Martin-in-the-Fields in London, for an enchanting evening of words and carols as we enter the Christmas season. The programme includes winter classics Silent Night and In the Bleak Midwinter, alongside beautiful new works by contemporary composers Lucy Walker, Cecilia McDowall and Reena Esmail from the choir's recent album A Winter Breviary. An evening not to be missed!
A toe-tapping celebration of Betjeman’s verse, set to music by BAFTA winning composer Jim Parker (House of Cards, Foyle’s War), performed by Zeb Soanes (Classic FM) and the Chris Warner Ensemble.
A Celebration of Kathleen Ferrier intimately tells the story of her life through reminiscences and anecdotes with wit and warmth, alongside performances of the music associated with one of the world's most remarkable voices.
WIGMORE HALL
Join Classic FM presenter Zeb Soanes, tenor William Diggle and pianist-composer Louis Mander in a sparkling celebration of the greats of the parlour entertainment era. Music by Arthur Sullivan, Cole Porter and Noel Coward is interwoven with aphorisms, diary entries and anecdotes from the sharpest of wits, all performed with panache at the candelabra-decked pianoforte. Not to be missed!
Immerse yourself in a night of extraordinary melodies and timeless classics. Associate Conductor Hallé Pops, Stephen Bell and Zeb Soanes, Classic FM presenter, take us on a journey through iconic masterpieces by renowned composers. This ‘Top of the Classics’ concert promises to be an unforgettable evening.
HALLÉ ORCHESTRA
In this exclusive concert, recorded at St Martin-in-the-Fields in London, Sir Simon sits down with Zeb to talk about the highlights of his career, and how music has marked them.
CLASSIC FM
Thaxted Festival patron and Classic FM presenter Zeb Soanes and Selina Cadell (Victoria Wood, Doc Martin) return to the Thaxted festival to present an evening of words and music, exploring the themes of Holst’s Planets Suite, from Mars the Bringer of War to Neptune the Mystic. With the Echo Ensemble conducted by Noah Max.
THAXTED FESTIVAL
Join multi-award-winning Sir Simon Russell Beale as he shares his life in music with Classic FM’s Zeb Soanes. Sir Simon will take us through the highlights in his life and career and discuss why certain pieces of music mark these moments so clearly. St Martin’s Voices, The St Martin’s Chamber Ensemble, and Choir of St Martin-in-the-Fields will perform his choices from across the music spectrum.
Peter the Cat, a favourite character from Zeb’s Gaspard the Fox picture book series, always has the right word for any particular situation. Bring your thinking cap to join the author and Classic FM broadcaster as he introduces his feline friend and explains some of Peter’s favourite ‘big words’.
HAY FESTIVAL
Alfred Hitchcock’s The Lodger, Sabotage and The 39 Steps come to life in the style of a 1940s radio broadcast. Vintage Hitchcock is a triple feature, complete with vintage commercials, that recreates a daring train chase, a serial killer’s ominous presence, and a devastating explosion through the magic of live sound effects.
Featuring Norwich Puppet Theatre patrons: Zeb Soanes and James Mayhew
A toe-tapping celebration of Betjeman’s verse, set to music by BAFTA winning composer Jim Parker (House of Cards, Foyle’s War), performed by Zeb Soanes (Classic FM) and the Chris Warner Ensemble.
