Swindon Recital Series 2026-27 Season

Andrea Tweedale – soprano

Paul Turner - piano

Sunday 13th September 2026

7:30 pm

Arts Centre

Our season begins with a ‘Red Carpet’ event, featuring Andrea’s beautifully warm tones and star quality. A luxurious and glamorous launch to the season!

Chris Gibbons – clarinet

Christopher Gibbons

Paul Turner - piano

Wednesday 23rd September 2026

1:05 pm

Wyvern Theatre

Chris makes a welcome return with an immersive and eclectic programme of music.

Artists from South Asia Performing Arts Centre

SAPAC

With supporting artists

Wednesday 28th October 2026

1:05 pm

Wyvern Theatre

SAPAC explores how the stylised
aesthetic of Indian classical music and dance has led the way to the vitality and glamour of Bollywood.

David Bednall – Organ

David Bednall

Saturday 31st October 2026

7:30 pm

Christ Church

To celebrate Halloween we proudly present the landmark silent horror film, Phantom of the Opera from 1925, starring Lon Chaney.

Avebury Vocal Ensemble

Avebury Choir

Peter Tims - conductor
Tim Eyles - organ

Saturday 14th November 2026

7:30 pm

Christ Church

Works by Mozart, Handel, Verdi, Elgar and Rachmaninov are creating the atmosphere for films such as Amadeus, Chariots of Fire, Dunkirk and even Babe and Jaws! Come hear the drama and beauty of this exceptional music performed live.

Erik Burnett-Godfree – narrator

Erik Burnett-Godfree

Paul Turner - piano

Saturday 9th January 2027

3:00 pm

Christ Church

We are proud to present two classic childrens’ stories to entertain and engage all ages.

Ryan Corbett – accordion

Ryan Corbett

Saturday 9th January 2027

7:30 pm

Christ Church

Ryan’s unique sound world, perfectly suited to the big screen, will be centred on works by Bach, César Franck and Rachmaninov, as well as original works for the classical accordion.

Miranda Dale Trio

Miranda Dale

Saturday January 27th 2027

1:05 pm

Wyvern Theatre

Back by popular demand. Miranda and Caroline are leading players from the Britten Sinfonia and have chosen to keep you on the edge of your seats.

Gabriella Jones – violin

Gabriella Jones

Paul Turner - piano

Wednesday 10th February 2027

1:05 pm

Wyvern Theatre

She brings a refreshing clarity to her playing and revels in the rich variety of sounds demanded by visionary composers.

Sarah Markham – saxophone

Sarah Markham

Paul Turner - piano

Sunday 7th March 2027

3:00 pm

Arts Centre

The Goldberg variations are thought of as the pinnacle of piano playing, both technically and musically. This is contrasted with Mark Zadro’s work which takes inspiration from the detective movie genre to ignite a narrative in the listener’s imagination.

Caroline Dale – cello

Caroline Dale

Paul Turner - piano

Wednesday 31st March 2027

1:05 pm

Wyvern Theatre

To finish our blockbusting season, we present Caroline Dale. She can be heard on numerous soundtracks, and is often seen on screen as the hands of an actor ‘playing the cello’.