CarmenCo a concert of Spanish and Spanish inspired music presented as a play, with costumes, props and a storyline which roughly followed the story of Bizet’s opera Carmen, but told from her point of view. CarmenCo trio was formed when international solo guitarist Francisco Correa joined the Andrews Massey Duo, (formed by Emily & David … Read more
Rupert Egerton-Smith, who is an award-winning pianist and composer performed for us on behalf of The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust. Rupert played his ‘Evolve’ recital programme including works by Rameau, Chopin (B minor Sonata Op.58), Debussy, Ravel, Rachmaninov and Gershwin. The recital represented a journey through the development of piano composition from Baroque to Jazz. … Read more
A launch party was held at the church between 7.00 and 8.30pm where we heard about the vision for the ‘Tower Stories’ project. The Friends has been successful in its application to the National Heritage Lottery Fund. We had been awarded just over £247,000. The money will be used to repair and refurbish the iconic … Read more
The open gardens weekend was a great success and 369 tickets were sold, 16 gardens were open over the two days, entrance was £6 per person to cover both days. Tea and cakes were provided in one of the gardens and in the Grove Building. The event was primarily to raise funds for the Garden … Read more
The Friends of St. Michael’s had great pleasure in welcoming David Perkins and Caroline Dooley, who have local ties to Mere, having visited and loved it for several years. Accompanied by a young group of singers and a professional String Quartet, the programme brought us a moving and uplifting combination of original music, choir and … Read more
This was an evening of world class jazz and classical music in the beautiful Chanty Gardens and St Michael’s Church Mere. It was a chance to hear internationally renowned musicians who are regular performers on BBC Radio 2, at the BBC Proms as well as venues such as Sydney Opera House, Wigmore Hall and the … Read more