St John the Evangelist Church, Taunton

Sasha Herriman, soprano Helena Gascoyne, accompanist Join soprano Sasha Herriman for an uplifting recital of song, with music spanning the genres of classical, jazz and cabaret. Songs of Innocence and Experience will lead you through the dark soul of cabaret to the bright heights of opera in one seamless concert. Sasha is Artistic Director of… Read More »Lunchtime Concert Songs of Innocence and Experience

Vitaly Pisarenko “…Immensely gifted pianist…with prodigious technique, myriad shadings and scrupulous accuracy…” New York Times Born in Ukraine, Vitaly Pisarenko gave his first piano recital at 6 years old , following later piano studies in Rotterdam with Aquiles Delle Vigne* : - considered by Vitaly to be one of his important piano teachers - at… Read More »Vitaly Pisarenko Piano Recital

Josephine Cresswell, soprano Andrew Carter, accompanist Travel with Josie to explore music from the world of the musicals and opera and enjoy some familiar songs and perhaps something new to you. All too quickly the journey will come to an end when it will be time to say goodbye. Collection in aid of STAR -… Read More »Lunchtime Concert – Time to Travel, Time to Wish, Time to Say Goodbye

Alex Roche, guitar Sally Hedges, flute Sally Hedges and Alex Roche perform a varied recital of treasures for flute and classical guitar. They will be playing music that spans centuries, covering the world over, all for the intimate ensemble of guitar and flute. There will be songs, dances and everything in between! Collection in aid… Read More »Lunchtime Concert – Tea for Two

Another in the series in the ”Liszt in Taunton” piano recitals promoted by Normandy Piano Courses. The programme will include: MOZART Sonata in b flat K570 CHOPIN 6 Valses Berceuse op57 LISZT Chopin: Polish Song Free entry Retiring Collection in aid of St John’s Church. Promoted by normandypianocourses@hotmail.com 07986807376

Eleanor Coton, soprano Russell Oakley, tenor Sam Baker, accompanist Ellie and Russell will explore different relationships throughout opera, with some popular duets and arias.They are regular soloists with Somerset Opera and together with Sam as accompanist the three will be guaranteed to keep us entertained throughout the concert. Collection in aid of The Migraine Trust… Read More »Lunchtime Concert – Love, Lust, Rejection and Friendship

A technical perfection placed at the service of impeccable musicianship with masterly crafted playing of absolute intelligence and sensibility… ‘ Christopher Axworthy Music Commentary ps://christopheraxworthymusiccommentary.com/2024/02/27/diana-cooper-passion-and-clarity-combine-with-refined-poetry-and-mastery-at-st-marys-perivale/ Following studies at the Paris Conservatoire and École Normale de Musique de Paris, Diana Cooper is currently on a scholarship to the Royal College of Music in London . Preselected… Read More »Chopnade – Diana Cooper Piano Recital dedicated to Chopin