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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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’.