Forgotten Melodies – Violin & Cello

Christ Church Christchurch Street West, Frome

Lucy Hewson (violin) and Matthew Greswell (cello) perform Zoltán Kodály’s breathtaking duo. Immersed in Hungarian folk music from an early age, Kodály later collected and transcribed folk music with Béla Bartók in the early years of the 20th Century. His fabulous 1914 duo combines these traditions with his Western musical training in Paris and the […]

Choral Evensong

Christ Church Christchurch Street West, Frome

Experience masterpieces by of one of England’s greatest composers, Orlando Gibbons, 400 years since his death. His memorial in Canterbury Cathedral describes him as “an upright and charming man. . . now transcribed to the celestial choir”. Enjoy the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis from his Second Service alongside his eight-part anthem “O clap your hands”.

The King Of Instruments – A Concert For Children

Christ Church Christchurch Street West, Frome

Enjoy ten very short and different pieces of music played by Ann Burgess on the pedal organ and the box organ. Once you’ve heard the music, young pianists can try playing a short piece on the beautiful box organ themselves! Open to children and curious adults of all ages. No unaccompanied children. Donations to church […]

Quorum / Charles Wiffen

Christ Church Christchurch Street West, Frome

Pianist Charles Wiffen once again joins Quorum to perform Brahms' magnificent piano quintet alongside Hugo Wolf's charming Italian Serenade. The programme concludes with the passionate second quartet by Tchaikovsky.

Opera And Heartsong – Where Classical And Healing Sounds Meet

Christ Church Christchurch Street West, Frome

Annie Bourne will perform a selection of songs and arias from Bach to Bellini, continued with healing sounds in the form of a heart song and affirmation. Joined by Alan Burgess (piano), Paul Leonard (bass clarinet and guitar), Alex Bartlet (harp), Jo Hanstead, Emily Quinton and Karine Butchart (voice).

Frome Youth Choir – Take Flight: Music Of The Air

Christ Church Christchurch Street West, Frome

Frome Youth Choir warmly invites you to its free summer concert of accompanied and unaccompanied songs inspired by the element 'air'. Join us for energetic and inspiring performances by our choir members aged 5-14 from Frome and surrounding area. Refreshments available before the concert begins.

Bach By Candlelight

Christ Church Christchurch Street West, Frome

Feel the spiritual peace and calm of a candlelit church as you hear Bach's Suite No 1 for Solo Cello in G Major BWV 1007 played by Damian Knollys. Donations for church funds.

Water – A Piano Recital For A Summer Day

Christ Church Christchurch Street West, Frome

Returning to Frome Festival following his "breathtaking" recital last year, Charles Wiffen performs a programme of piano works about water. Featuring works by Chopin (Barcorolle), Liszt, Debussy (Poissons d'or), Takemitsu and Ravel.