Relatively new resident to Taunton, Stanislav Yovanovitch has kindly agreed to give a recital of some of his favourite music prior to his visit to China to give the same perforation. Included in the programme are pieces by Chopin, Debussy, Liszt, Rachmaninov, Ravel and Scriabin. Mr Yovaonvich has had an amazing career stretching across the… Read More »Piano Recital – Stanislav Yovanovitch
Advent Responsory - Charles Paterson The Angel Gabriel - arr Andrew Kirk Song of the Holly - arr. Andrew Kirk Quem Pastores = arr. Andrew Kirk While Shepherd's Watched Shepherd's Pipe Carol - John Rutter Bethlehem Down - Peter Warlock A Spotless Rose - Herbert Howells God Rest you merry gentlemen In the bleak midwinter… Read More »Collegium Singers Christmas Concert
This Music festival has been named in honour of Brian Cresswell “Taunton’s Man of Music” who made such an inspiring and important contribution to the Taunton Festival of the Arts over many years. This year, Taunton Festival of the Arts requires entrants to arrange their own accompaniment, as no official accompanist will be provided. Alternatively,… Read More »The Brian Creswell Music Festival
Can you sing like Adele? Does your band rival Guns and Roses? Sing with the soul of Ella Fitzgerald? Or maybe you can rap like Stormzy? For the fourth year, an exciting competition opportunity for contemporary music soloists, duos and bands. Come and watch local emerging artists perform, with an industry professional adjudicator in the… Read More »Contemporary/ Pop Vocals Competition
At 4pm on Sunday 9th February, at Temple Methodist Church, Divertimento String Quartet will be playing a programme of Mozart, Stravinsky and Mendelssohn.
Conductor Andrea Brown with Divertimento String Quartet and Baritone Thomas Humphreys. Beautiful works from Nordic lands - Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden and Iceland. Set in the atmospheric chapel of King's College Taunton this concert promises an unforgettable experience of Nordic gems reminiscent of the etherial beauty of the Aurora Borealis and polar landscapes. Programme Details… Read More »Somerset Chamber Choir Concert – Nordic Lights
Taunton Junior Young Singer is open to any singer (previous winners may enter as long as they have only won once before) resident, or attending school, within a 50-mile radius of Taunton and aged between 9 and 13 on 1st September 2024. Entrants should be Grade 4 standard or above – the teacher’s recommendation is… Read More »Taunton Junior Young Singer Competition
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
