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The Exeter Symphony Orchestra

The Exeter Symphony Orchestra has its origins in the late 1930s in association with the cathedral-based Exeter Musical Society. It became an independent enterprise in January 1989, and since that time the ESO has had three musical directors and principal conductors – David Cawthra, Will McBurnie, and from September 2005 Brian Northcott.

Our programmes provide wonderful opportunities for players in the Exeter area to take part in great symphonic works; for music-lovers to come to hear ‘locally-produced' music; and for young soloists to perform with the ESO, sometimes at the beginning of their careers. Because of the welcoming atmosphere, some have returned to give virtuoso performances – such artists include Alexander Panizza, the acclaimed pianist who now lives and performs in Argentina, and the Fujita sisters.

Website: www.exetersymphonyorchestra.co.uk






The Lympstone SW Telecoms Brass Band

It is thought that the band evolved from the Brass Band of the 1st Devon Artillery Volunteers (Lympstone Company). The band was present at the unveiling of the village war memorial in 1923 after the Great War of 1914 - 1918, and was then known as The Lympstone Silver Band.

One of the most famous of its former players is Paul Patterson, a composer of global repute, who played trombone in the band between 1960 and 1964. Cornettist Bill Crosdale, who retired from the band in 1997, is an honorary life member and Trustee having been a member for 30 years. David Adams, former principal cornet, celebrated 50 years in brass banding in 1998.

Website: www.lympstoneband.co.uk