An evening with Rachel Portman: From film scores to choral music

Join Oscar-winning composer Rachel Portman at Chichester Cathedral for an evening of conversation and performance.

Rachel will take audiences behind the scenes of her celebrated film career, sharing stories and insights into the music behind films including Emma, Chocolat and The Cider House Rules. In conversation with Julian Biggs, she will explore how she creates music that brings stories and characters to life, illustrated with clips from some of the films she has scored. Rachel will also play the piano during the first half of the evening, giving audiences the chance to hear her music and creative process brought to life in person.

The evening continues with a live performance from the Chichester Cathedral Choir, featuring Rachel’s choral works alongside complementary repertoire.

Discover the composer behind some of cinema’s most memorable melodies and experience her music in the inspiring surroundings of Chichester Cathedral.


Ticket prices
Band A (Front Nave) 
£55 Band B (Rear Nave) £45 
Band C (Side Aisles*) £20 
*Note: the side aisles have limited or no view of the stage, but there will be three monitors on both sides, relaying stage action, and film clips.