he Somerset Song Prize (SSP) is a biennial national song competition for young people aged 18 to 26. The competition begins with a series of regional rounds across the country. The semi-final and final are both held in Taunton, usually across a packed weekend in May. The winning singer will receive a cash prize of… Read More »Somerset Song Prize Final
Theodora Poole is on piano, followed by afternoon tea at 3.45 - 4.15 pm.
A programme of summer music given by Harmonia, Bridgwater Choral Society
Students from Taunton School will return to St John’s Church for it hoped will become an annual event. Soloists of a range of ages from Taunton School will be delighted to present a varied programme, encompassing a number of musical styles. Retiring collection in aid of D & S Air and St John’s Church. Doors… Read More »Lunchtime Concert – YOUNG MUSICIANS’ SHOWCASE
The Dance Festival is to encourage and promote the performance and enjoyment of dance. Aiming particularly, but not exclusively at young people, it provides a challenge and unique opportunity to perform in a competitive and non-competitive situation in front of an adjudicator.
Premiered at Birmingham’s Symphony Hall last year and receiving great reviews, this show brings together his glass-related work, including real-life stories of glassmaking in the Black Country, breathed sensationally into life by Dan’s sonorous Bowie-esque tenor. Gorgeous . . . . intriguing The Guardian As usual, the concert will take place in in St Mary’s… Read More »Dan Whitehouse: An Afternoon Of Glass
The Choir of In Ecclesia will lead the singing at this special service in the Church’s Year. All are welcome to attend and immerse themselves into the heavenly music.
Come and Sing Choral Evensong, conducted by Andrew Millington (formerly Director of Music, Exeter Cathedral) at 5 pm (with rehearsal beforehand). To book (please state voice part) or for further information, Email: music@tauntonminster.org or Tel: (01823) 272441
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
