Events

 
Two Halves of Guinness
Mar
19
to 21 Mar

Two Halves of Guinness

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.

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Two Halves of Guinness
Apr
20
to 2 May

Two Halves of Guinness

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.

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Elgar For Everyone Youth Concert
May
27

Elgar For Everyone Youth Concert

The annual Elgar for Everyone family concert is the perfect introduction to orchestral music for all families. English Symphony Orchestra’s Youth’s patron, Zeb Soanes will be narrating Britten’s iconic masterpiece The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra with updated text by Tom Redmond. The concert also includes the winning performances of the festival’s 2026 Young Composers Competition.

ELGAR FESTIVAL

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Thaxted Festival: St Martin's Voices
Jun
26

Thaxted Festival: St Martin's Voices

A JOURNEY ROUND THE ISLES

Alongside songs by Purcell, Vaughan Williams, Tippett, Britten, Holst, MacMillan, McDowall, Park and others, readings are drawn from R L Stevenson, Pope, Clare, Auden, Blake, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Christina Rossetti, and more.

THAXTED FESTIVAL

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Two Halves of Guinness
Feb
25

Two Halves of Guinness

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.

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Two Halves of Guinness
Jan
29
to 31 Jan

Two Halves of Guinness

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.

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Money for Old Prose
Dec
14

Money for Old Prose

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.

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A CLASSIC FM CHRISTMAS
Dec
8

A CLASSIC FM CHRISTMAS

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.

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WINTER with St Martin's Voices
Nov
29

WINTER with St Martin's Voices

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!

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WINTER with St Martin's Voices
Nov
21

WINTER with St Martin's Voices

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!

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MISERERE with St Martin's Voices
Oct
31

MISERERE with St Martin's Voices

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.

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An Evening with Debbie Wiseman OBE and Classic FM
Sept
18

An Evening with Debbie Wiseman OBE and Classic FM

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.

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John Rutter at 80: A Classic FM Celebration
Sept
16

John Rutter at 80: A Classic FM Celebration

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.

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My Beloved Man: The Letters of Britten and Pears
Aug
2

My Beloved Man: The Letters of Britten and Pears

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

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Paddington Bear's First Concert
May
28

Paddington Bear's First Concert

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

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Chiaroscuro Quartet: Haydn
Apr
17

Chiaroscuro Quartet: Haydn

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.

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Gaspard's Foxtrot (4.30pm)
Mar
22

Gaspard's Foxtrot (4.30pm)

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

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Gaspard's Foxtrot (2.30pm)
Mar
22

Gaspard's Foxtrot (2.30pm)

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

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Notes from Downing Street
Feb
23

Notes from Downing Street

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

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Fred and the Fantastic Tub-Tub + The Snowman
Dec
23

Fred and the Fantastic Tub-Tub + The Snowman

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

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Family Concerts: Santa Comes to Town! (11.30am & 2.30pm)
Dec
22

Family Concerts: Santa Comes to Town! (11.30am & 2.30pm)

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

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Family Concerts: Santa Comes to Town! (11.30am & 2.30pm)
Dec
21
to 22 Dec

Family Concerts: Santa Comes to Town! (11.30am & 2.30pm)

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

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A Classic FM Christmas with Zeb Soanes
Dec
9

A Classic FM Christmas with Zeb Soanes

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.

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Christmas with Septura
Dec
8

Christmas with Septura

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.

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WINTER with St Martin's Voices
Nov
30

WINTER with St Martin's Voices

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!

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