Concerts in the West has announced its concert schedule for 2024, featuring a stellar roster of renowned artists.

The concert series will light up the West Country's music scene with a diverse repertoire brought by talented performers from February to November.

It takes place across a series of mini-tours around Somerset, Dorset, and Devon.

This vibrant line up starts with The Perks Ensemble performing in Bridport, Ilminster, and Crewkerne from February 16 to 17.

March welcomes violinist Sara Trickey and piano maestro Ivana Gavrić on the 15th and 16th, while in April, the Gildas Quartet enlivens three days from the 19th to 21st.

May sees Pocket Sinfonia stepping onto the stage on the 17th and 18th.

In June, Lara Melda displays her musical prowess for two days starting from June 20.

Lumas Winds brings their summer orchestra to life from July 19 to 21, while guitar enthusiasts look forward to the Mēla Guitar Quartet from September 6 to 8.

In October, Hilary Cronin's soprano performance, accompanied by Asako Ogawa on piano, will take place on the 4th and 5th.

The concert series concludes with the Berkeley Ensemble's performance scheduled for November 15 and 16.

Chard & Ilminster News: The concert series will light up the West Country's music scene from February to November, 2024

This annual series of high-quality classical and baroque concerts organised by arts charity Concerts in the West will take place at various intimate and compact regional venues across the West Country.

Tickets for all concerts can be purchased on the Concerts in the West website, www.concertsinthewest.org.

Evening concerts are priced at £18; Bridport tickets at £14, with an optional donation also welcomed.

Discounts for students and children aged 12 and under are available to encourage younger music lovers to attend these sublime performances.

All concerts commence at 7.30pm, except for the Bridport morning concert, which starts at 11.30am and finishes at 12.30pm.

Further information can also be found from its website, www.concertsinthewest.org, or by following its social media channels.

Whether it's Mozart, Brahms, or Hindemith, this year's Concerts in the West promises a musical feast.