The Elegance Duo have arranged a programme of much loved music from the Romantic Period to make their post Lockdown debut in Somerset a special occasion by playing much loved music, including pieces by Elgar, Tchaikovsky Dvorak . Yulia Northridge and Ekaterina Shetliffe are long-standing friends of St John's Church and are very much looking… Read More »Spring Romance
This will be the debut concert for this newly founded Trombone Quartet, Taunton Sliders. It will make a stirring start for the 2024 series of St John’s Lunchtime Concerts., Christian Hopwood, Brian Pearson, Kevin Rigg and Stewart Stunell are four trombone players from the Taunton area who make up the trombone section of the Somerset… Read More »Lunchtime Concert – Trombones to the Four
Celebrate Somerset Day in true style by enjoying a programme of music inspired by the Somerset places and countryside. The Fitzwarren Chamber Orchestra will captivate their audience with a programme of descriptive works that bet your soul marination think you are standing on the gently rolling Somerset Hills or the lush green pastures of The… Read More »A Fanfare to Somerset, A Musical Celebration of our County
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 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.
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
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
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.
This is the first performance in a series of piano recitals and related educational events inspired by the solo piano recital on the visit of Franz LISZT to TAUNTON in 1840 devised & promoted by Normandy Piano Courses. MICHAEL MONTAVONT is the Artistic Director of Normandy Piano Courses. His programme will include Beethoven Sonata in… Read More »Piano Recital – MICHAEL MONTAVONT
This recital is one of a series of piano recitals and related educational events inspired by the solo piano recital on the visit of Franz LISZT to TAUNTON in 1840 devised and promoted by Normandy Piano Courses. Programme will include BEETHOVEN Sonata in C minor op111 and LISZT Sonata in b minor. Find out more… Read More »Piano Recital – PATRICK HEMMERLÉ
