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May 2018
Katrina Nimmo (Soprano) at St Mary’s
A free concert with retiring collection in aid of the Music Foundation given by Katrina Nimmo Soprano, accompanied by Brian Moles. Katrina’s program will include : Je veux vivre – Gounod, Romeo et Juliette. Drei Ellensgesaenger – Schubert. A selection of songs by Robert Burns: Whistle and I’ll Come Tae Ye; My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose; Ye Banks and Braes; The Diel’s Awa’. Time to Say Goodbye – Quarantotto/Sartori. Concert lasts approximately an hour. Refreshments provided.
June 2018
Beechwood Opera present ‘Mozart a Return to Opera’ at St Mary’s
Mozart’s obsession with opera pervades all his mature works – especially those included in this concert. From the characterful opposition of piano, winds, and strings in his Piano Concerto no.22 it is clear that, having written just one opera in the past four years, something was brewing. While composing the concerto, he was quietly working on a much larger project: Le nozze di Figaro. PROGRAMME: Le nozze di Figaro, Overture. Piano Concerto no.22 in Eb, K.482 (soloist: Raphael Stoker). Symphony…
Vaughan Williams – A Sea Symphony & Elgar – Enigma Variations at St Mary’s
Two of the greatest works of the English symphonic tradition side by side. The choir will be on their top form, having recently performed A Sea Symphony on tour in Germany. Conductor: David Gostick. The PCU is delighted to be joined by Bournemouth Sinfonetta Choir for this concert. Booking Details: £15 (£13 plus Administration Fee if purchased in advance) or via www.pcuchoir.org or email pcuticketing@gmail.com Tel 023 9282 2227
July 2018
Organ Recital by Oliver Hancock at St Mary’s
Continuing our series of Organ Recitals in aid of the Organ Project. Please do join us for a glass of wine and listen to the fantastic Walker organ in St Mary’s Church, Portsea. Donations in aid of The Organ Project (www.theorganproject.org) – c/o St Mary’s Church Music Foundation (registered Charity no. 1020088) Programme Praeludium, Fuga, and Ciacona in C BuxWV 137, Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707) Vater unser im Himmelreich (I), Georg Böhm (1661-1733) Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele BWV 654, Johann…
August 2018
Organ Recital by Nigel Stark at St Mary’s
Our 2018 monthly Organ Recital series continues with an Organ Recital given by Nigel Stark. Nigel is organist at St. Martin’s and St. Mary’s, Stamford. Approximately 20 years ago, Nigel was our Director of Music at St Mary’s. Please do join us for a glass of wine and listen to the fantastic Walker organ in St Mary’s Church, Portsea. The programme is: Prelude and Fugue in E BMW 548, Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Chorale No. 2, Cesar Franck (1822-1890) Variations…
September 2018
Organ Recital by Brian Moles at St Mary’s
Our 2018 monthly Organ Recital series continues with an Organ Recital given by Brian Moles, Director of Music at St Mary’s, featuring musical gems from the last two hundred years. Please do join us for a glass of wine and listen to the fantastic Walker organ in St Mary’s Church, Portsea. Donations in aid of The Organ Project (www.theorganproject.org) – c/o St Mary’s Church Music Foundation (registered Charity no. 1020088)
Annual Music Foundation Concert at St Mary’s
Featuring St Mary’s Choir and Foundation Young Musicians, admission is free with retiring collection in aid of the St Mary’s Music Foundation, which supports young people from the area in developing their musical skills.
October 2018
Organ Recital by Timothy Guntrip at St Mary’s
Our 2018 monthly Organ Recital series continues with an Organ Recital given by Timothy Guntrip (https://timothyguntrip.weebly.com). Timothy is currently Organist and Assistant Director of Music at Uckfield Parish Church, East Sussex, is Assistant Director and Accompanist to the mixed-voice choir Stag Montem Chorem and leads a busy freelance career around the South East. Please do join us for a glass of wine and listen to the fantastic Walker organ in St Mary’s Church, Portsea. Donations in aid of The Organ…
Baroque Ad-Hoc – Harpsichord and Recorder Concert at St Mary’s
Enjoy the music of recorder and harpsichord played by Baroque Ad-hoc. Admission free, retiring collection in aid of the St Mary’s Music Foundation. Concert lasts approx. 1 hour. Refreshments served afterwards.
November 2018
Royal Marines School of Music Concert at St Mary’s
A concert held by the Royal Marine School of Music at the Church, the third of their 2018/19 season of concerts at St Mary’s. Tickets available at the door, or telephone the Royal Marines School of Music Office to book tickets on 02392 726181.
Portsmouth Choral Union Concert at St Mary’s
Portsmouth Choral Union with Southern Pro Musica and dancers from the Giselle Academy perform Dona Nobis Pacem by Vaughan Williams, and Eternal Light by Goodall, under the direction of David Gostick. Tickets are £15 at the door, and also obtainable from www.pcuchoir.org, pcuticketing@gmail.com, or by phoning 023 9282 2227.
Two Sopranos and a Harp – Music Foundation Concert at St Mary’s
A concert to support the Music foundation. Admission free, with a retiring collection in aid of the St Mary’s Music foundation, which supports young people from the area in developing their musical skills. Concerts lasts about an hour. Refreshments served afterwards. Artists are: Sephanie Peat (Soprano), Rebecca Grove (Soprano), Frances Kelly (Harp). Program includes: The Turtle Dove Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958). O Waly, Waly Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). The Cherry Tree Cecil Armstrong Gibbs (1889-1960). An die Musik Franz Schubert (1797-1828).…
December 2018
Spinnaker Chorus presents ‘What the Dickens’ at St Mary’s
Spinnaker Chorus are staging a fabulous Christmas Concert, What the Dickens, at St.Mary’s with guest narrator Charles Collingwood. Tickets are £12 for adults and £6 for under 16s. More information available from info@spinnakerchorus.co.uk.
Royal Marines School of Music Christmas Concert at St Mary’s
The Royal Marine School of Music Christmas Concert. Tickets available at the door, or telephone the Royal Marines School of Music Office to book tickets on 02392 726181.
January 2019
Royal Marines School of Music Concert at St Mary’s
A concert held by the Royal Marine School of Music at the Church the first of their 2019 Spring season of concerts at St Mary’s. Tickets available at the door, or telephone the Royal Marines School of Music Office to book tickets on 02392 726181.
February 2019
Organ Project Recital at St Mary’s – Dr David Price
The Organ Project 2019 Recital Series continues with a recital given by Dr David Price, Organist and Master of the Choristers at Portsmouth Cathedral. Please do join us for a glass of wine and enjoy the historic Walker organ in St Mary’s Church, Portsea. Donations in aid of The Organ Project www.theorganproject.org.
Royal Marines School of Music Concert at St Mary’s
A concert held by the Royal Marine School of Music at the Church, part of their 2018/19 season of concerts at St Mary’s. Tickets available at the door, or telephone the Royal Marines School of Music Office to book tickets on 02392 726181.
March 2019
Royal Marines School of Music Concert at St Mary’s
A concert held by the Royal Marine School of Music at the Church. Part of their 2018/2019 season of concerts at St Mary’s. Tickets available at the door, or telephone the Royal Marines School of Music Office to book tickets on 02392 726181.
Listen With Mother – Music Foundation Concert for Mothering Sunday
Listen with Mother is a concert for Mothering Sunday given by the University of Portsmouth Student Choir in aid of the St Mary’s Music Foundation and Organ Project. The programme will include: Victor C. Johnson: Abide with Me. Ruth Morris Gray: Evening. Hubert Parry: Crossing the Bar. Will Todd: At Evening. Carter and Hudson: Goodnight Sweetheart, Goodnight. Pasek and Paul: A Million Dreams. Stephen Sondheim: Our Time. C.V. Stanford: Quick! We have but a second. The concert lasts about an…
April 2019
Dramatic Classics – PCU Concert at St Mary’s
Crossing of the Red Sea by Hummel – this is a UK Premiere of this exciting work, English translation by David Gostick. Mass in C Minor by Mozart. With Southern Pro Musica orchestra.
May 2019
Lunch Time Concert – Nadina String Quartet
The Nadina String Quartet perform A Musical Miscellany – a variety of music from across the years. Come and join us for a lunchtime concert, with music by the wonderful Nadina String Quartet. Made up of professional and semi-professional musicians, the group is much in demand for their ability & dedication to the music they play. Come and join us for what promises to be a very special concert. Free entry, with retiring collection in aid of the St Mary’s…
June 2019
D-Day 75 Caen Twinning Concert
Concert to mark the 75th Anniversary of D-Day with a visiting choir from Caen called Veni, Vidi Canto, and also featuring: The St Mary’s Church Choir, The Fine Voice Academy, Miss Becki Short – 40s performer (and her entourage including the Oasis Community Choir), and The Haven Community Choir. Free tickets available at EventBrite . Refreshments will be on sale, and retiring donations to St Mary’s Music Foundation will be welcome. The event is organised by Portsmouth European Cities Twinning…
The Organ Project recital – Richard Moore
This is the organ recital moved from 6th June due to technical issues with the Walker Organ. Our 2019 monthly Organ Recital series continues with an Organ Recital given by Richard Moore, Sub-organist of Guildford Cathedral. Please do join us for a glass of wine and listen to the fantastic Walker organ in St Mary’s Church, Portsea. The recitalist in the organ loft is relayed instantaneously to a large screen which makes for gripping viewing! Donations in aid of The…
Free Concert by Faye Clinton (Cello) at St Mary’s for the Music Foundation
Faye Clinton is a leading cellist in the Portsmouth area and we are very happy to welcome her for our next Music Foundation Concert. Faye studied at The Guildhall School of Music and Drama and also at the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music in Budapest. She is a free-lance musician as well as cello instructor at West Hill Park and The Rikkyo School in Rudgwick, West Sussex. Recital Items – Ist Movement – Kodaly Solo Cello Sonata; ‘Didn’t my Lord…
July 2019
Musical Allsorts Concert at St Wilfrid’s
A concert that includes music for a range of recorders, guitar, piano and singers in aid of the Mothers’ Union AFIA Holiday scheme and St Mary’s Parish branch. Tickets £2.50 which includes refreshments and available on the door.
Organ Recital – Cancelled due to technical issues
We are very sorry that St Mary’s Walker organ is playing up again, and needs repair. We have been forced to cancel the organ recital on Thursday. But you can still book a tour of the organ at https://www.theorganproject.org/organ-tours .
Music for a Summer Afternoon, Strawberry Tea & Tower Open at St Mary’s
From 1:30 pm until 4 pm Music in the Church Yard The Music Foundation present Music for a Summer Afternoon. A selection of musicians perform works in the Church yard including brass music, choral music and other instrumentalists. The concert is free with a chance to give a donation towards the work of the St Mary’s Music Foundation charity which seeks to inspire local young people and support them in developing their musical skills. From 2:30 pm until 4 pm…
Dance Night at St Mary’s Featuring “Limited S”
An evening of live music and dancing. Tickets are £5 and can be purchased in advance – telephone 023 9281 4444 to order – or on the door. Please bring your own food and drink.
September 2019
The Organ Project Recital given by Sachin Gunga at St Mary’s
Our 2019 Organ Recital series continues with a recital given by Sachin Gunga (Sub-Organist, Portsmouth Cathedral). Please do join us for a glass of wine and listen to the fantastic Walker organ in St Mary’s Church, Portsea. The recitalist in the organ loft is relayed instantaneously to a large screen which makes for gripping viewing! Donations in aid of The Organ Project (www.theorganproject.org) – c/o St Mary’s Church Music Foundation (registered Charity no. 1020088)
Royal Marines School of Music Concert at St Mary’s
A concert held by the Royal Marine School of Music at the Church. The start of their 2019/2020 season of concerts at St Mary’s. Tickets available at the door, or telephone the Royal Marines School of Music Office to book tickets on 02392 726181.
October 2019
Royal Marines School of Music Concert at St Mary’s
A concert held by the Royal Marine School of Music at the Church. The 2nd of their 2019/2020 season of concerts at St Mary’s. Tickets available at the door, or telephone the Royal Marines School of Music Office to book tickets on 02392 726181.
Annual Music Foundation Concert at St Mary’s
Featuring St Mary’s Choir and Foundation Young Musicians, admission is free with retiring collection in aid of the St Mary’s Music Foundation, which supports young people from the area in developing their musical skills.
November 2019
Organ Project Recital by Peter Gould at St Mary’s
Our 2019 monthly Organ Recital series continues with a recital by Canon Peter Gould. Please do join us for a glass of wine and listen to the fantastic Walker organ in St Mary’s Church, Portsea. The recitalist in the organ loft is relayed instantaneously to a large screen which makes for gripping viewing! The programme: Toccata and Fugue in F major, Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) BWV 540 Sonata No.2 in C minor, Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) Op.65 Suite in D major,…
Salzburg Splendour – Portsmouth Choral Union at St Mary’s
Salzburg Splendour with Southern Pro Musica. Conductor David Gostick. Mozart – Solemn Vespers. Solennes de Confessore K.339 written in 1780. Michael Haydn. Requiem in C Minor. Missa pro Defunctis was written in 1771.
Box & Fir – music & songs from Jane Austen’s era on original instruments at St Mary’s
Box & Fir are a nationally renowned ensemble from Windsor, and we are very pleased they are coming all the way to Portsmouth to perform at our final Music Foundation Concert of the season. Featuring Rogers Covey-Crump (Tenor), Jenny Thomas (Flute & Recorder) and Ian Gammie (Guitar), they will be performing music from all four corners of the British Isles. The programme, featuring songs and traditional music from around 1800, includes “The Last Rose of Summer”, “Mary of Argyle”, “Cadair…
Royal Marines School of Music Concert at St Mary’s
A concert held by the Royal Marine School of Music at the Church. The 3rd of their 2019/2020 season of concerts at St Mary’s. Tickets available at the door, or telephone the Royal Marines School of Music Office to book tickets on 02392 726181.
December 2019
A Christmas Carol – Portsmouth Choral Union at St Mary’s
Mr Fezziwigs Christmas Party by Jonathan Rathbone Christmas Carols for everyone Conductor: David Gostick Accompanist: Ian Richardson Mr Fezziwig is a character from the novel A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens to provide contrast with Ebenezer Scrooge’s attitude towards business ethics. Mr Fezziwig, played by Canon Bob White, Vicar of St Mary’s, is instructing a young Scrooge and his fellow apprentice Dick, to ready the premises for their annual Christmas Party. They enjoy music and dancing and when finally the…
Royal Marines School of Music Christmas Concert at St Mary’s
The Royal Marine School of Music Christmas Concert. Please telephone the Royal Marines School of Music Office on 02392 726181 to book tickets in advance. Tickets will not be available on the door.
January 2020
Royal Marines School of Music Family Concert at St Mary’s
A concert for all the family held by the Royal Marine School of Music at the Church. Tickets available at the door, or telephone the Royal Marines School of Music Office to book tickets on 02392 726181. Children are free, Standard Ticket £10, Concessions £9. Don’t miss concerts and musical events in St Mary’s, sign up for our events newsletter at portseaparish.co.uk/connect.
February 2020
Organ Project Recital – David Oldfield at St Mary’s
Our 2020 monthly Organ Recital series continues with a recital given by David Oldfield (St Luke’s, Whyteleafe). Please do join us for a glass of wine and listen to the fantastic J.W. Walker & Sons pipe organ in St Mary’s Church, Portsea. The recitalist in the organ loft is instantaneously projected onto a large screen which makes for gripping viewing! Donations in aid of The Organ Project (www.theorganproject.org) – c/o St Mary’s Church Music Foundation (registered Charity no. 1020088). Don’t…
Royal Marines School of Music Concert at St Mary’s
A concert held by the Royal Marine School of Music at the Church. Part of their 2019/2020 season of concerts at St Mary’s. Tickets available at the door, or telephone the Royal Marines School of Music Office to book tickets on 02392 726181.
March 2020
Organ Project Recital – Philip Drew and David Hansell at St Mary’s
Our 2020 monthly Organ Recital series continues with a *duet* recital given by Philip Drew and David Hansell. Please do join us for a glass of wine and listen to the fantastic J.W. Walker & Sons pipe organ in St Mary’s Church, Portsea. The recitalists in the organ loft will be relayed instantaneously to a large screen which makes for gripping viewing! Donations in aid of The Organ Project (www.theorganproject.org) – c/o St Mary’s Church Music Foundation (registered Charity no.…
Royal Marines School of Music Concert CANCELLED
This probably won’t come as a huge surprise but the Royal Marines have decided to postpone their concert next week, scheduled for St. Mary’s Church on Thursday 26 March 2020. This is a postponement rather than a cancellation. At some point they plan to perform this concert.
April 2020
Organ Project – Gary Sieling at St Mary’s – CANCELLED
Cancelled in light of advice regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
St Matthew Passion, J S Bach at St Mary’s – CANCELLED
The Portsmouth Choral Union have cancelled this event in the light of advice regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. www.pcuchoir.org
September 2020
Organ Project Recital – Adrian Bawtree FRCO
Our 2020 monthly Organ Recital series returns with a recital given by Adrian Bawtree FRCO. Adrian was Director of Music at St Mary’s Church, Portsea in the early 1990’s and is now an organist at Canterbury Cathedral. Please do join us for a socially distanced concert (remember your face covering!) and enjoy one of the last opportunities to listen to our fantastic J.W. Walker & Sons pipe organ, before full historic restoration commences in October. Our console cameras and large…
October 2020
Organ Project – John Sharples at St Mary’s
Our 2020 monthly Organ Recital series continues with a recital given by John Sharples (Organist and Choir Trainer). Please do join us for a glass of wine and listen to the fantastic J.W. Walker & Sons pipe organ in St Mary’s Church, Portsea. The recitalist in the organ loft is instantaneously projected onto a large screen which makes for gripping viewing! Donations in aid of The Organ Project (www.theorganproject.org) – c/o St Mary’s Church Music Foundation (registered Charity no. 1020088).
Free Music Foundation Concert
Free Concert in Support of the Work of St Mary’s Music Foundation – helping provide young people with musical education and opportunities. Given by Andrew Hill (Trombone) & Becky Hill (Violin/Viola) and guests, with Brian Moles (piano). A concert supporting the work of the Music Foundation. Free admission by ticket only, to book tickets please visit our Eventbrite Page. This concert will also be lived streamed on the Portsea Parish YouTube channel.
February 2021
Organ Recital by Adam Field
While we currently can’t hold our monthly organ recitals as we would like to, we are glad to announce that we will be livestreaming our first recital of 2021, given by Adam Field. To tune in, you can either visit our Facebook page or our YouTube stream, and the programme can be found on our website.
May 2025
Music Foundation Concert Series: Portsmouth High School’s Young Musicians
Join us for an early evening concert of music from the young musicians of Portsmouth High School, showcasing and celebrating their varied musical achievements. Entry is FREE, with an optional retiring collection in aid of the Music Foundation, St Mary’s charity which helps provide musical access and education to young people in our local community.