The hands that you see playing Rachmaninoff’s breathtaking Piano Concerto No 3 in the Oscar-winning film Shine, belong to Martin Cousin, a young man who is regarded as one of the most exceptional pianists of his generation. Now, thanks to the arts charity Concerts in the West, audiences in Somerset will have the chance to see those hands live in action on 6 February at Ilminster Arts Centre. Full story: Read more
OXJAM GLASTONBURY & STREET ENDS ON A HIGH
Michael Eavis will be helping Oxjam Glastonbury & Street 2014 come to the end of a rollercoaster ride of music, emotions and merriment. Over £600 has been raised so far and organisers are hoping to raise £1000 just from the generosity of the public in praise of the music on offer. All the gigs are free entry but organisers are asking for a donation to Oxfam, 100% of which goes straight to them, which they consider a small price to pay for the amazing music on offer. Full story: Read more
Blow the Fuse at The Plume of Feathers, Sherborne: Saturday 6th December
On Saturday 6th December Sherborne Jazz presents Blow the Fuse at The Plume of Feathers, DT9 3LN. Blow the Fuse is double bass player Alison Rayner’s Quintet featuring: Band leader and composer Alison Rayner on bass, Buster Birch on drums, Deirdre Cartwright on guitar, Diane McLoughlin on saxophones and Steve Lodder on piano. Attractively punchy and highly emotive…McLoughlin’s soaring alto solo vibrated with echoes of the late Cannonball Adderley (JOHN FORDHAM, THE GUARDIAN)