UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

11th July 2026

Exeter Cathedral

7:00pm

Monteverdi’s Vespers of 1610
Contrepoint with Exeter Festival Chorus

Few works in the choral catalogue rival the splendour and daring of Monteverdi’s Vespers of 1610. A masterpiece that bridges the Renaissance and the Baroque, the Vespers dazzles with its kaleidoscope of styles: majestic choral writing, sumptuous solo motets, and intimate chamber textures, all bound together by Monteverdi’s unmistakable dramatic flair.

In this performance, Exeter Festival Chorus joins forces with the acclaimed vocal ensemble Contrepoint, whose singers will bring their artistry and precision to the virtuosic solo roles. Together, with Devon Baroque Orchestra the combined forces will be capturing the vibrancy of early 17th-century Venice, with music of radiant grandeur and spiritual depth.

From the soaring opening Deus in adjutorium to the radiant final Magnificat, audiences will be immersed in a work of breathtaking contrasts—solemn devotion, ecstatic joy, and shimmering beauty. This collaboration between Exeter Festival Chorus and Contrepoint promises an unforgettable evening of one of the greatest sacred works ever written.

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17th July 2026

Brecon Cathedral

12:30-13:30

As part of Contrepoint’s celebrated Love From, Contrepoint concert series, join the acclaimed vocal ensemble for a captivating lunchtime concert of choral music at the stunning Brecon Cathedral. This year, the Brecon Choir Festival honors the life and poetry of George Herbert, and Contrepoint’s performance will be a highlight of the celebration.

The concert will feature the world premiere of a newly commissioned piece by William Cox, set to one of George Herbert’s most beloved poems. With its emotive text and Cox’s signature vocal writing, this new work will bring Herbert’s spiritual depth to life in a fresh and powerful way.

Continuing the theme of the festival, the ensemble will perform additional choral works inspired by Herbert’s poetry. Each piece captures the beauty and reverence of Herbert’s words, from meditations on love and faith to reflections on the natural world, offering a moving exploration of his timeless themes.

Alongside these new and classic works, Contrepoint will treat the audience to several much-loved choral gems, known for their emotional resonance and musical beauty. The concert will also feature a set of innovative new pop arrangements, bringing contemporary songs to life through choral voices in an exciting and unexpected way.

This lunchtime will be a rich blend of the sacred and the modern, the familiar and the fresh, set in the awe-inspiring acoustics of Brecon Cathedral. Don’t miss this chance to experience the magic of Contrepoint’s Love From, Contrepoint concert series, with a program that promises to stir the soul and captivate the heart.❤️‍🔥💌

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