Omega and Alpha set for world premiere at Wells Cathedral | This is Somerset

A Castle Cary composer is preparing for “the proudest moment of his career” when his musical masterpiece is unveiled to the world on Saturday. Martin Emslie, 57, of Alford has written an 80-minute composition telling the Biblical Easter story, culminating in Jesus’s resurrection. His oratorio, Omega and Alpha, will be performed at Wells Cathedral featuring a 46-piece orchestra, 120 local singers and three professional soloists. Full Story: Read More

Ronnie Wood keen on Rolling Stones headline spot at 2013 Glastonbury Festival | This is Somerset

Rolling Stones star Ronnie Wood has revealed he is planning to persuade the rest of the band to headline Glastonbury this year. The rockers – Wood, 65, Sir Mick Jagger, 69, Keith Richards, 69, and drummer Charlie Watts, 71 – performed a series of live concerts last year to mark their 50th anniversary, and Wood is keen to continue the celebrations. Full Story: Read More