This competition for young singers has been set up by the festival in response to the ever-growing number of entries in the Music Festival. It was also felt that singers should have their own competition and not be judged alongside their instrumental contemporaries as in past Taunton Young Musicians competitions. Competitors are invited to perform… Read More »Taunton Young Singer/ Young Music Theatre Singer Competition
The Trustees of the Festival have established a fund, designated to provide prizes for young musicians who have demonstrated outstanding musical ability. Run on competitive lines, the competition aims to assist and encourage musical excellence amongst students living in the Taunton area.
St John's Church will be partaking in the Royal College of Organists' International Organ Day Event by being open from 10.00`m until 4.00pm. The Ron Tickner Educational trust will be offering the opportunity to play and find out if you like what you hear.from 11am to 1pm https://www.rtetrust.org/events/ Any organists who would like to try… Read More »International Organ Day at St John’s 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 John Young, 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
Let Brass & Voices Resound! Gloria - John Rutter "Son of God" Mass - James Whitbourn Summae Trinitati - James MacMillan Ave Regina - Cecilia McDowall Ubi Caritas - Paul Mealor God is gone up - Gerald Finzi Featuring Somerset Chamber Choir - Music Director Andrea Brown Bones Apart & Friends Rachael Parvin - Soprano… Read More »Somerset Chamber Choir Summer Concert – Summer Gold
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
