Author: davidmtogden

Verdi’s Requiem at Bristol Beacon

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Saturday 20 June at 7.30pm, Bristol Beacon

Experience the overwhelming dramatic power and sublime beauty of Verdi’s Requiem performed by 140 voices and a full symphony orchestra, fusing operatic drama with profound emotional depth and spiritual intensity. City of Bristol Choir and Exultate Singers join Bristol Metropolitan Orchestra and a line-up of soloists from the operatic stage at Bristol Beacon under the direction of David Ogden and Tim Harrison.

Buy tickets online at bristolbeacon.org/whats-on/verdi-requiem

Run by Singers: Return to Ljubljana

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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

City of Bristol Choir: That Friday Feeling

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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/

Exultate Singers: St Matthew Passion

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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/

Run by Singers: Polyphony in Portugal

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1st – 8th June 2025, Braga, Portugal

David leads a singing break in the historic city of Braga. Often referred to as the “Rome of Portugal” and the “City of Archbishops”, it is one of Portugal’s oldest cities. Its roots date back to when Rome ruled over the peninsula containing Spain and Portugal, which they called Hispania, for almost 700 years from 218 BC to 460 AD. It’s  Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuary is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The course runs from Sunday evening to the following Sunday morning with a final concert on the Saturday night.

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

Run by Singers: Transylvania Adventure

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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

Run by Singers: Summer in Salisbury

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Sunday 25th to Thursday 29th August, Salisbury

Following the success of last year’s event, David Ogden once again leads this feast of singing in the city of Salisbury. Rather than a single end of course concert, we will sing informally in local churches  including Salisbury Cathedral, St Thomas’s Church – and Romsey Abbey (transport provided). There will also be plenty of free time to explore this historic city. 
 
Staying in Sarum College in the close overlooking the Cathedral, this course is a marvellous opportunity to sing some carefully selected music from living composers – some well-known, others less well known. Meals are eaten together in the college. To book a place, visit www.runbysingers.org