Concerts in the West is hoping to inspire both current and aspiring musicians in its latest series of local concerts, writes Thomas Faithfull.
Founded in 2006, Concerts in the West is a charity that hopes to bring classical music to those who wouldn’t otherwise experience it.
Based in the South West, the small but energetic arts charity provides a platform for young, professional musicians to start practising stage performances.
Its upcoming series of concerts will see Colin Scobie and Jâms Coleman take to the stage in Somerset.
From Anglesey, Jâms Coleman's work spans across soloist, chamber musician, and vocal disciplines and has been demonstrated at many prestigious events including the BBC Proms, Oxford International Song Festival, and Cheltenham Festival.
His partner Colin Scobie is known for his "creative and compelling" performances both as a soloist and orchestral musician.
Touring internationally with the Fitzwilliam Quartet in 2010, his latest stop in Somerset will see him and Jâms perform many classical works by composers including Beethoven, Schumann, and Elgar.
However, in this performance, the charity won’t just be aiming to empower these musicians; they’re also looking to empower the next generation.
Despite rising costs making their mission difficult, the charity is offering discounted rates on their upcoming performances with under 12’s getting in for free with a paying adult and students with ID receiving a reduced ticket price of £5.
Classical music can be seen as a dying art form amongst younger generations – especially when exposure is less in rural areas - so by offering this reduced price, Concerts in the West hopes more young people will start attending performances, or even take up the art form, of classical music.
If you would like to support the charity, tickets for the upcoming performances are listed as £20 for adults, £5 for students with ID and free for under-12s accompanying a paying adult.
Dates and venues for the performances can be found below, with tickets available for both shows online at concertsinthewest.org.
Friday, July 11 - 7.30pm – Ilminster Arts Centre, East Street, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 0AN.
Doors will open at 6.45pm.
Tickets can alternatively be purchased by calling the Ilminster Arts Centre office on 01460 54973, or on the door, which only accepts card payments.
Saturday, July 12 - 7.30pm – The Dance House, Gouldsbrook View, North Street, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7AL.
Doors will open at 6.45pm.
Tickets can alternatively be purchased by email at concertsinthewest@gmail.com, or by calling the Tourist Information Centre in Crewkerne on 01460 75928.
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