Trio Exe invite you on a musical journey back to Russia in the 1890s. A period when Russian music was full of romantic melodies and gorgeous harmonies, with native composers respected and revered across Europe and a thriving cultural scene. The main work in our programme is the Piano Trio No. 1 by Anton Arensky.… Read More »St Johns Taunton – Lunchtime Concert: Russian Romance
The Skylarks come from the far corners of the world and have enjoyed careers spanning five continents. Now based in the South West, they met as freelance professional musicians and saw the potential for making wonderful chamber music together. ‘…relaxed and beautiful phrasing, lush sound, contrasting colours, shifting balances and pure enjoyment between friends who… Read More »St John’s Lunchtime Concerts, Entente Cordiale – The Skylark Quartet
A programme of English song to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee Year. A mixture of works from this Elizabethan age and the last, with some of Her Majesty's favourite pieces. Soprano, Margaret Aagesen Hughes, whose voice has been described as "liquid gold", will be accompanied by Andrew Carter, piano and Lynn Carter, oboist.
This 40 strong choir, comprised of the combined choirs of St Alban's School and St Columba's College are touring South West England at the beginning of July. We are most excited they have chosen to include St John's Church in their itinerary and eagerly await to hear the their performance which will include "Jazz Missa… Read More »St John’s Lunchtime Concerts, Combined Choirs of St Alban’s Schools
Taunton Festival of the Arts organised three competitions for young singers in March of this year. A few of the prize winners from these events have been invited to share some of their winning, competition songs with the audience. In addition, there were two days of vocal music making in the February festival classes. Taunton… Read More »St John’s Lunchtime Concerts, Taunton Young Singers
The Arquebus Trio are a folk group with a wide repertoire of traditional folk mixed with original songs and tunes, performed in an upbeat, contemporary foot stomping style. This concert will range from traditional and modern folk songs and tunes from Somerset and beyond, Doors will open at 12.00pm and the concert will start at… Read More »St John’s Lunchtime Concerts, From Somerset and Beyond with The Aquebus Trio
Let Gregory Steward enchant you with his charming dulcet tones with a programme drawn from some of the ever popular Musicals and operettas.. He has invited his soprano sister to join him in a few few duets so together they will keep you entertained for the afternoon. Tea, summer cordial and cakes will served during… Read More »Summer Serenades
Lunchtime Serenades Queens College Students will enjoy performing the annual lunchtime concert at St John’s which perfectly represents an opportunity to continue a tradition that dates back to the inception of the Lunchtime Concert Series in 2011. It will provide a platform for young musicians to display their skills while contributing something to the wider… Read More »Lunchtime Concert St John’s Church
David Davies, organist of Buckfast Abbey will lead a workshop aimed at Developing the Skill of Improvisation at the Console, by using the Fr Willis Organ. Entry is free but there will be a retiring collection. More information can be found onto Somerset Organist’ and Choirs’ Association website: https://somersetorganists.org/ or by contacting John Bodily on… Read More »Organ Workshop with David Davies
David Davies will give a 45 minute recital on the church's fine Willis organ. The afternoon will be rounded of with the serving of Tea and Cakes. David Davies is Organist of Buckfast Abbey and Organist at the University of Exeter. He trained as an organist, pianist and conductor at Eton College, Magdalen College, Oxford,… Read More »David Davies Organ Recital
