http://www.bathandwells.org.uk Diocese of Bath and Wells Events Calendar en-gb Copyright 2012 Diocese of Bath and Wells Given by Owain Park, sixth-form specialist musician and Junior Organ Scholar of Wells Cathedral. Free entry, with a retiring collection /diocese/calendar/ /diocese/calendar/ webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) Wed, 02 May 2012 12:00:00 AM BST "A Quiet Mind in a Troubling World" An exploration of how spirituality can help us to conquer low self esteem and negative ways of thinking. Drawing on over 25 years experienceof working alongside people on their journies to emotional and spiritual healthiness, Eva will share stories, practical exercises and meditation techniques in a gentle and relaxed environment. The quiet sessions of the day can be used to try out some of her techniques or as an opportunity for personal reflection. There w /diocese/calendar/ /diocese/calendar/ webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) Thu, 03 May 2012 12:00:00 AM BST Free entry, with a retiring collection. /diocese/calendar/ /diocese/calendar/ webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) Thu, 03 May 2012 12:00:00 AM BST Queens College, senior musicians will play and sing a selection of solo and ensemble pieces, classical and contemporary. Something for everyone! Retiring Collection: Marakissa Clinic, Gambia, for treating malnourished children /diocese/calendar/ /diocese/calendar/ webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) Fri, 04 May 2012 12:00:00 AM BST Queens College, senior musicians will play and sing a selection of solo and ensemble pieces, classical and contemporary. Something for everyone! Retiring Collection: Marakissa Clinic, Gambia, for treating malnourished children /diocese/calendar/ /diocese/calendar/ webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) Fri, 04 May 2012 12:00:00 AM BST Wells Cathedral Choir celebrates the launch of the 'Wells Cathedral Chorister Trust' and the launch of its latest Hyperion CD (Bob Chilcott Requiem and other choral works - all premiere recordings) in the presence of the composer, alongside well-known choral classics by Mozart, Handel, and Parry. Tickets £10-£20, from Wells Cathedral Shop and on the door /diocese/calendar/ /diocese/calendar/ webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) Sat, 05 May 2012 12:00:00 AM BST Given by Christopher Whitton, Director of Music, Emmanuel College, Cambridge. Admission free, with a retiring collection. /diocese/calendar/ /diocese/calendar/ webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) Thu, 10 May 2012 12:00:00 AM BST Commemorating the 50th anniversary performance. With La Folia Orchestra, the Choristers of Wells Cathedral Choir, Janice Watson (soprano), James Gilchrist (tenor), Neal Davies (bass-baritone), Matthew Owens (conductor). Tickets £10-£25, available from Wells Cathedral Shop, and on the door. /diocese/calendar/ /diocese/calendar/ webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) Sat, 12 May 2012 12:00:00 AM BST THE RIO GRANDE, LAMBERT, CARMINA BURANA, ORFF, SOMERSET FOLK SONGS accompanied by grand pianos, percussion ensemble and professional soloists Charlotte Newstead, Julian Rippon, Fran Marshfield and Paul Smy. /diocese/calendar/ /diocese/calendar/ webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) Sat, 12 May 2012 12:00:00 AM BST THE RIO GRANDE, LAMBERT, CARMINA BURANA, ORFF, SOMERSET FOLK SONGS accompanied by grand pianos, percussion ensemble and professional soloists Charlotte Newstead, Julian Rippon, Fran Marshfield and Paul Smy. /diocese/calendar/ /diocese/calendar/ webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) Sat, 12 May 2012 12:00:00 AM BST Sung By Taunton based choir IN ECCLESIA. Dir Steven Martin. Programme will also include works by Bruckner, Purcell and Villete. Tickets from 01823b 433021,01823 672673 or on the door £10, £5 Student, under 12's free. /diocese/calendar/ /diocese/calendar/ webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) Sat, 12 May 2012 12:00:00 AM BST Sung By Taunton based choir IN ECCLESIA. Dir Steven Martin. Programme will also include works by Bruckner, Purcell and Villete. Tickets from 01823b 433021,01823 672673 or on the door £10, £5 Student, under 12's free. /diocese/calendar/ /diocese/calendar/ webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) Sat, 12 May 2012 12:00:00 AM BST A magical concert of Russian Orthodox choral music and Russian folk songs by St Petersburg's finest vocal ensemble. /diocese/calendar/ /diocese/calendar/ webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) Sun, 13 May 2012 12:00:00 AM BST Matthew Owens (Organist & Master of the Choristers, Wells Cathedral) and prebendary Elsa van der Zee (narrator) give the annual performance of Messiaen's L'Ascension (Four symphonic meditations for Organ). Admission free, with a retiring collection /diocese/calendar/ /diocese/calendar/ webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) Thu, 17 May 2012 12:00:00 AM BST Monday 21 - Sunday 27 May 2012 Now in its fifth year, this innovative festival is a retrospective of sacred choral and organ music of the last forty years during all sung services, together with world premiere performances by Wells Cathedral Choir and organists of Jonathan Dove, Philip Moore, Howard Skempton, and composition students from Wells Cathedral School. Other events include a live BBC Radio 3 broadcast, a public composition masterclass with pre-eminent composer Jonathan Dove. /diocese/calendar/ /diocese/calendar/ webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) Mon, 21 May 2012 12:00:00 AM BST Monday 21 - Sunday 27 May 2012 Now in its fifth year, this innovative festival is a retrospective of sacred choral and organ music of the last forty years during all sung services, together with world premiere performances by Wells Cathedral Choir and organists of Jonathan Dove, Philip Moore, Howard Skempton, and composition students from Wells Cathedral School. Other events include a live BBC Radio 3 broadcast, a public composition masterclass with pre-eminent composer Jonathan Dove. /diocese/calendar/ /diocese/calendar/ webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) Mon, 21 May 2012 12:00:00 AM BST As part of 'new music wells 72-12', Stephen Farr (Concert Organist) gives the first recital of the Summer Organ Festival, featuring The Everlasting Crown by Judith Bingham, which he first premiered at the BBC Proms in 2011. Audience members will be able to see the player's hands and feet via the new video link. Tickets £10 (including a glass of wine after the concert) are available from Wells Cathedral Shop and on the door. /diocese/calendar/ /diocese/calendar/ webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) Thu, 24 May 2012 12:00:00 AM BST The Parish of Portishead is hosting a Centenary Flower Festival and Concert with the theme 'A Welcoming Light'. This former chapel to the Nautical School will be open on Friday 25th May 11-7pm,Saturday 26th May 10-6pm and Sunday 1-5pm. There will be refreshments available all weekend, including a lunchtime barbeque on Saturday and afternoon beer tent. Entry £2.Visiting soloists will join the Parish Choirs in a concert of light entertainment at 7.30pm on Saturday 26th May.Tickets £7.50 /diocese/calendar/ /diocese/calendar/ webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) Fri, 25 May 2012 12:00:00 AM BST The Parish of Portishead is hosting a Centenary Flower Festival and Concert with the theme 'A Welcoming Light'. This former chapel to the Nautical School will be open on Friday 25th May 11-7pm,Saturday 26th May 10-6pm and Sunday 1-5pm. There will be refreshments available all weekend, including a lunchtime barbeque on Saturday and afternoon beer tent. Entry £2.Visiting soloists will join the Parish Choirs in a concert of light entertainment at 7.30pm on Saturday 26th May.Tickets £7.50 /diocese/calendar/ /diocese/calendar/ webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) Fri, 25 May 2012 12:00:00 AM BST The Blagovest St Petersburg Ensemble, 5 conservatoire-trained opera stars (soprano, mezzo, tenor, baritone & bass) tour UK churches, sing Russian Orthodox Church music and folk songs. They sang here in 2005-2008 and their four concerts attracted 1,150 people. Now they are returning to Martock. Their a capella singing is in a 1000 year old tradition and fills the church with soaring harmonies that sound quite different to western choirs. Unmissable & uplifting. Tickets £8 on door, £7 by phone. /diocese/calendar/ /diocese/calendar/ webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) Fri, 25 May 2012 12:00:00 AM BST Part of 'new music wells 72-12'. join three of the UK's pre-eminent composes - Jonathan Dove, Gabriel Jackson and Howard Skempton - in conversation with Matthew Owens. With plenty of opportunity for questions from the audience about their work. Admission free, with a retiring collection. /diocese/calendar/ /diocese/calendar/ webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) Fri, 25 May 2012 12:00:00 AM BST Part of 'new music wells 72-12'. join three of the UK's pre-eminent composes - Jonathan Dove, Gabriel Jackson and Howard Skempton - in conversation with Matthew Owens. With plenty of opportunity for questions from the audience about their work. Admission free, with a retiring collection. /diocese/calendar/ /diocese/calendar/ webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) Fri, 25 May 2012 12:00:00 AM BST May meeting of the Bishop's Council /diocese/calendar/ /diocese/calendar/ webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) Wed, 30 May 2012 12:00:00 AM BST Matthew Owens (Organist & Master of the Choristers, Wells Cathedral) gives the Kenneth Pye Memorial Recital featuring works by J.S. Bach, Vivaldi, and Frescobaldi. Tickets £10 (including a glass of wine after the concert), available from the Wells Cathedral Shop and on the door. /diocese/calendar/ /diocese/calendar/ webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) Wed, 30 May 2012 12:00:00 AM BST Matthew Owens (Organist & Master of the Choristers, Wells Cathedral) gives the Kenneth Pye Memorial Recital featuring works by J.S. Bach, Vivaldi, and Frescobaldi. Tickets £10 (including a glass of wine after the concert), available from the Wells Cathedral Shop and on the door. /diocese/calendar/ /diocese/calendar/ webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) Wed, 30 May 2012 12:00:00 AM BST