Author: davidmtogden

12 to 19 April, Ljubljana

David leads a singing break in Slovenia’s capital Ljubljana, with visits to different parts of the region including the massive fortified church of Biertan, Viscri, King Charles’ favourite Transylvanian village (where he owns property), and the opportunity to sing in one of the oldest Saxon churches in Europe, a domed Orthodox church and a large Lutheran church in the heart of the Citadel. There is also the opportunity to visit the caves at Postojna.

The course runs from Sunday evening with a dinner, to the following Sunday morning, with a final concert on the Saturday night.

www.runbysingers.org/ljubljana

Friday 20 March at 7.45pm, All Saints’ Clifton

Join David and City of Bristol Choir for an uplifting Friday evening concert that offers space to pause and reflect, and be refreshed, uplifted, and inspired through the power of choral music. Experience the mighty sound of a choir of 100 voices and full organ in All Saints’, Clifton.

Drinks and light refreshments served from 7pm, included in the ticket price.

www.cityofbristolchoir.org.uk/product/that-friday-feeling-2026/

Saturday 28 February at 7pm, St George’s Bristol

David conducts Exultate Singers and Bristol Ensemble Baroque in a performance of one of the most moving works ever written – J.S. Bach’s St Matthew Passion.

Telling the story of Christ’s final days in music of drama, beauty and deep compassion, this masterpiece combines vivid storytelling with moments of profound reflection.

With Peter Davoren (Evangelist), Frederick Long (Christus), soprano Jenna Brown and alto Martha McLorinan.

www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk/whats-on/exultate-singers-st-matthew-passion/

Sunday 15 February, 9am to 7pm at Bristol Beacon

David conducts a choir of 350 voices in a truly unforgettable celebration as the magnificent sound of Bristol Beacon’s newly restored Britton Organ is unleashed in its 70th anniversary year! Together we’ll explore Fauré’s Requiem and other choral organ masterpieces in a day of joyful music-making.

https://bristolbeacon.org/whats-on/massive-sound-workshop/

Sunday 15 to Sunday 22 September, Sighisoara, Transylvania

David leads a singing break in Transylvania, based in historic Sighisoara – a Unesco site – and focusing on the south of the region. Transylvania is astonishingly beautiful with lush countryside surrounded by mountains, forests and lakes, providing a setting for splendid castles and palaces.

During the singing break you will visit different parts of the region including the massive fortified church of Biertan, Viscri, King Charles’ favourite Transylvanian village (where he owns property),and we will sing in one of the odest Saxon churches in Europe, a domed Orthodox church and a large Lutheran church in the heart of the Citadel. 

For more details and to book your place, visit https://runbysingers.org/siggy-singing-holiday

Sunday 16 June, Bristol Beacon

David Ogden and Tim Harrison conduct three of Bristol’s leading ensembles and the renowned tenor James Gilchrist as they perform Holst’s Planets Suite, Finzi’s extraordinary work Intimations of Immortality, and Hans Zimmer’s Earth in the newly refurbished Bristol Beacon concert hall.

The promoters are grateful to Paragon Music Trust, Finzi Friends and the Finzi Trust for the financial support that they have given us for this event.