This month we continue with our presentation of the concerti grossi of Albinoni and Handel. Not on the earlier publicity, we will include the best-known of Bach's Brandenburg concertos, number 3 in G. Cellist Chris Sampson will be soloist in a set of variations for cello and strings by Respighi, doubtless new to many of… Read More »Taunton Sinfonietta
Sarah Wynne, well known local soprano has arranged a programme by combining art song and arias, hopes to reflect times of hardship, different struggles, and testing times. Although despite what may often seem as never ending, there can be glimmers of light and hope along the way that can be an anchor through turbulent times.… Read More »Lunchtime Concert – Search of Light in Desperation
Afternoon Tea Concert with Robert Langston on the organ.
Summer Concert. Music from the King’s Coronation and the Commonwealth PROGRAMME Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied BWV 190 - JS Bach Sing Joyfully - William Byrd Cantate Domino - Heinrich Schutz 5 Mystical Songs: Easter Ralph Vaughan Williams 5 Mystical Songs: I got me flowers Ralph Vaughan Williams 5 Mystical Songs: Love bade me… Read More »Collegium Singers Summer Concert – In Every Corner Sing!
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Brahms: 1st movement Serenade in D major Stanford: Piano Concerto no 2 (soloist Duncan Honeybourne) Beethoven: Symphony no 7
The choir started in 2021 with members from a variety of backgrounds including music graduates and others for whom singing in a small ensemble was a new venture. They perform sacred and contemporary choral music, English madrigals and popular music as well as new compositions/arrangements by members of the choir. As usual, the concert will… Read More »Voce
Taunton Festival of the Arts organised three competitions for young singers in March of this year. Some of the prize winners from these events have been invited to St. John’s to share their programmes of music with the audience. Do come and hear for yourselves the high standard of musicianship and performance achieved by these… Read More »TAUNTON YOUNG SINGERS
SOUND THE TRUMPET! Be sure not to miss this celebration of the choir’s foundation in 1984. Tallis’s extraordinary 40-part masterpiece will form the centrepiece of this very special concert which will also include two of the very finest English and German works of the Baroque era. Expect musical fireworks from the trumpets and drums so… Read More »Somerset Chamber Choir’s 40th Anniversary Concert
Prizewinning Classical Guitarist Alex Roche performs a varied recital including music from his native Cornwall, film music, original compositions as well as the occasional nod to guitar heroes throughout history! Retiring Collection in aid of Ron Tickner Education Trust and St John’s Church.
