Rook Lane Blog

September 6, 2021

Frome Concert Group and Rook Lane are pleased to welcome back A4 Brass Quartet, for what we feel sure will be another exciting kaleidoscope of music, “to take the listener on a journey in which they are never quite certain what lies around the corner”

September 6, 2021

With numerous prizes already to their name, the Echea Quartet are most definitely ‘one to watch’! Currently Chamber Music Fellows at the Royal College of Music, this dazzling young quartet present a gorgeous programme of Schubert, Kurtag and Haydn – sit back and enjoy these rising stars!

August 23, 2021

Music from a golden age of English composition! Entitled Shakespeare Restored the programme includes settings by Shakespeare’s contemporaries as well as later works connected to restoration productions. Expect a glorious combination of Comedy, History and Tragedy from this exciting young ensemble to include music by Purcell, Locke and Morley.

February 10, 2020

We are looking forward to welcoming Rosalind Ventris (viola) and Ariana Kashefi (cello) in what promises to be an gorgeous and exciting performance – we’re so grateful they could step-in at such short notice! Whilst the cello often graces the concert platform, it’s more of a rarity to hear the viola, and Rosalind’s reputation promises much to enjoy. They will perform as both soloists and a duo with repertoire by Beethoven, Rebecca Clarke, Lutoslawski and of course Bach.

December 10, 2019

Four musicians with impressive solo careers as well as extensive experience in prestigious orchestras and brass bands, A4 will perform high octane works from Bach to Bernstein.

December 10, 2019

Our first Coffee Concert of 2020 is by The Thorne Trio, an established ensemble of clarinet, oboe and bassoon. The program will include works by Mozart, Handel and Milhaud.

December 5, 2019

FESTIVAL POSTPONED

Following the latest advice from the government and in consultation with our venues in Frome we have, today, taken the difficult decision to postpone the 2020 Frome Ukulele Festival. As your can imagine, our venues have a large number of events to reschedule and the immediate future is uncertain so we have chosen to reschedule it to 13th March 2021. Tickets for the 2020 Festival will be remain valid for the new date, however, if you prefer a refund please contact the Cheese & Grain on boxoffice@cheeseandgrain.com or call 01373 455420.

We have asked our fabulous acts, Feral Beryl, The Motherpluckers and ukulele maestro, Danilo Vignola to join us next year and hope you will too. We are obviously bitterly disappointed but we have no choice.

If you have any questions or comments please contact us on info@fromeukulelefestival.org.

Sending you ukulele love in these uncertain times x

September 16, 2019

This promises to be lively and entertaining evening at Rook Lane Chapel. Come along early to get your tickets on the door and have a drink at the bar before the performance. But keep an eye on FSB Facebook page for more info and possible online ticket sales.

August 21, 2019

“Knight’s playing is a revelation. A world away from folky fiddling, it’s fully informed by the classical style, all long sweeping bow strokes and eloquent legato. Yet he never loses the essential folk heart of the music, tracing a graceful line of his own making”
Review of Cambridge Folk Festival’s ‘City Roots’
“John’s elegant, rhythmic and virtuoso playing and easy-going banter is a quiet triumph!”
Robin Denselow, The Guardian

August 5, 2019

Beautifully matched in their silvery, clear sound, the sopranos Angela Hicks and Penelope Appleyard will be joined by Sam Brown (lute) and Harry Buckoke (viol) in a glorious programme entitled ‘The Trials & Triumphs of Elizabeth I’ featuring repertoire by John…