The Jess Gillam Band

St Andrew's Church, Wiveliscombe · Saturday October 17^th 2026 · 7:30pm

Milverton Concert Society is thrilled to welcome Jess Gillam with her amazing seven piece band as they launch their brand new album and tour, SHINE.

Award-winning saxophonist, broadcaster and presenter Jess Gillam has carefully crafted an exhilarating, diverse programme spanning 900 years of music. SHINE weaves together the dynamism of CPE Bach, the groove of Michael Nyman, the tenderness of Barbara Strozzi and the intimacy and familiarity of folk traditions. Applauded for her ‘breathtaking high-wire virtuosity’ (The Arts Desk) and her ‘unstuffy, inspiring personality’ (The Times), Jess welcomes the audience into a warm, friendly, uplifting evening of world-class music, introducing and telling stories about the music from the stage.

With her stellar 7-piece band (think string quartet meets jazz trio with a saxophone wedged in the middle!), Jess captures the energy and eclecticism of her musical upbringing along with some beautifully reflective moments. Keeping collaboration and connection at the heart of the show, she brings her charisma and magnetism to the stage, delivering a show that lifts the spirits and lights up the room.

Programme

Programme: ‘SHINE’
CPE Bach	·	Allegro Assai
von Bingen	·	Spiritus Sanctus Vivificans
O Cathain	·	Tabhair Dom Do Lámh
N Boulanger	·	Cantique
Bechet	·	Petite Feur
Strozzi	·	Che Si Puo Fare
Thompson	·	A Tribute to Bechet
Danish String Quartet	·	Shine You No More
Bowie	·	Life on Mars
Bush	·	Jig of Life
Corelli	·	Variations La Folia

Listen Here

Jess Gillam Ensemble – 8. 7. 2025, Slovenský rozhlas

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Reviews

AMAZING VIRTUOSITY – SUNDAY 5 FEBRUARY 2023
Jess Gillam -- 5th February 2023

Nathan Amaral and Kasparas Mikužis

St Michael's Church, Milverton · Friday November 27^th 2026 · 7:30pm

Nathan Amaral	·	Violin
Kasparas Mikužis	·	Piano

Programme

Beethoven	·	Sonata in G major, Op.30 No. 3
Brahms	·	Violin Sonata No.3 in D minor, Op.108
Lili Boulanger	·	Two Pieces: Nocturne/Cortège
Lili Boulanger	·	D'un Matin de Printemps
Enescu	·	Impromptu Concertant in G flat for violin and piano
Prokofiev	·	Violin Sonata No. 2 in D Major, Op. 94a

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Vaughan Williams’ The Lark Ascending - Nathan Amaral | Classic FM

Introduction video - Nathan Amaral

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Nathan Amaral

“…one of the rare musicians who not only possesses the gift of ample technical ability but uses it to transcend technique, getting to the heart and soul of musical expression… he draws his audiences in with a great range of color and emotion….” – Yo-Yo Ma

Brazilian violinist Nathan Amaral was the first prize winner of the 2024 Sphinx Competition, subsequently winning the Grand Prize of both the Concert Artist Guild (CAG) and Young Concert Artist Trust (YCAT) competitions. He was named the YCAT Robey Artist for 2025-2027 and in 2026 he was awarded the Sphinx Medal of Excellence.

Kasparas Mikužis

Kasparas Mikužis is a Lithuanian-born pianist based in London who has taken the stages of a plethora of prestigious venues such as the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam and the Lithuanian National Philharmonic. In May 2025, he was selected to join the roster of the Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) at the YCAT Live Final Auditions at Wigmore Hall, and was named as a Classic FM’s ‘Rising Stars’ the same year.

The Kaleidoscope Collective

St Michael's Church, Milverton · Friday February 5^th 2027 · 7:30pm

Elena Urioste	·	Violin
Edgar Francis	·	Viola
Laura van der Heijden	·	Cello
Tom Poster	·	Piano

Returning to Milverton, Tom Poster and Elena Urioste, are joined by Laura van der Heijden and Edgar Francis with a beautiful, varied programme of music for Piano Quartet.

The Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective, have a passion for unearthing musical gems. This programme includes Schubert’s earliest completed chamber work for piano and strings, Clara Schumann’s deeply atmospheric Lied, arranged by Tom Poster himself, Suk’s Piano Quartet written when he was only 17 years old and a bold romantic work by Taneyev.

With its distinctive artistic voice and commitment to excellence, the Kaleidoscope Collective continues to establish itself as a dynamic presence within the UK’s chamber music landscape.

Programme

Franz Schubert	·	Adagio and Rondo Concertante D487
Clara Schumann	·	Ihr Bildnis (arr. Tom Poster)
Josef Suk	·	Piano Quartet in A minor Op 1
Sergey Taneyev	·	Piano Quartet in E major op 20

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SCHUBERT Adagio e Rondo Concertante for Piano Quartet in F major (D.487) Score

Suk - Piano Quartet in A minor, Op 1.

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Young Musicians’ Showcase

St Michael's Church, Milverton · Sunday March 14^th 2027 · 4:00pm

Milverton Concert Society is passionate about offering opportunities for young talented musicians to perform in a professional environment and this Sunday afternoon concert will showcase 6 exceptionally talented finalists from the Taunton Young Musician, Taunton Junior Musician and Taunton Young Singer Competitions.

Tickets

unreserved £18, U18 £10