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The four soloists singing in Verdi’s Requiem at the Petersfield Musical Festival
On 21 March, these talented young soloists will be joining the Petersfield Musical Festival Chorus, comprising the Fernhurst, Petersfield and Rogate choral societies and individual
23 February, 2026
Previews
Preview: Havant Symphony Orchestra – Echoes of the Isles
On Saturday 28 February, the Havant Symphony Orchestra (HSO) will present Echoes of the Isles, featuring music from all four countries of Britain including the
23 February, 2026
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Profile: Redmond Sanders, baritone, and Petersfield Musical Festival
On 21 March, Redmond Sanders will be joining the Petersfield Musical Festival Chorus, comprising the Fernhurst, Petersfield and Rogate choral societies and individual singers to
15 February, 2026
Review
Review: Cellophonics at Boxgrove Priory Church
Boxgrove Priory Church, Wednesday 11 February 2026 The rain held off long enough for the audience to make its way down the dark, unlit lane
15 February, 2026
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George Venner, composer, on “World Postcards” at the Petersfield Musical Festival
On Tuesday 17 March Karen Kingsley and Angela Zanders (piano), and Rob Blanken and Jen Flatman (clarinet) will be performing the premiere of World Postcards
11 February, 2026
Updates
Creativity shines at the Festival of Young Composers
Petersfield Musical Festival’s ninth Festival of Young Composers showcased the wealth and diversity of musical talent in the area with entry compositions ranging from solo
9 February, 2026
News Updates
Multi-instrumentalist Paul Saunders talks about the “Discover The Sound of the Future” masterclass and recital at the University of Chichester Conservatoire
On 19 and 20 February multi-instrumentalists Paul Saunders and Chris Hatton are holding a workshop for woodwind students from the University of Chichester Conservatoire at
8 February, 2026
Profile Updates
Profile: Jen Flatman, recorder, clarinet and saxophone player
Jen is playing at four concerts in the Petersfield Musical Festival this year: St Cat’s Ensemble, Froxfield Choir/the Brass Breakout Jazz Orchestra, World Postcards and
7 February, 2026
Updates
Andrew McVittie on plans for the Portsmouth Menuhin Room Concerts series
It was lovely to have such a good audience for the Dunwald Ensemble last Saturday – there has been very positive feedback from both the
6 February, 2026
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Profile – Alexandra Peel, violinist, and Havant Symphony Orchestra
Alexandra is playing Bruch’s Scottish Fantasy with the Havant Symphony Orchestra in its Echoes of the Isles concert on 28 February 2026 in Warblington School.
3 February, 2026
Review
Review: Mikhail Lezdkan & Béla Hartmann in Petersfield
Classical Waves – Schubert’s Birthday Concert at St Peter’s, Petersfield, 31 January Mikhail Lezdkan, cello, & Béla Hartmann, piano One’s shortlist of favourite local musicians is
2 February, 2026
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Profile: Ben Rogerson, and Cellophonics
On Wednesday 11 February Cellophonics will be performing at Boxgrove Priory Church. Cellophonics comprises cellists Christopher Allan, Adrian Bradbury, Ian Burdge and Benedict Rogerson. Simon
30 January, 2026