Rook Lane Blog

March 8, 2023

A delightful evening of music by Leonard Cohen, performed by local musicians in our stunning venue. Stash Huchrak – Bass, Jay Simms – Guitar, Mark Jones – Keyboards, Tim Whatts – Drums 

November 24, 2022

Over the last four years, guitarist Alexandra Whittingham has reached listeners worldwide, not only through concerts and competition successes but above all online, where her video performances of classical guitar repertoire have gained over 35 million YouTube views. Now she comes to Frome with a wonderful recital to include works by Francisco Tarrega, Heitor Villa Lobos, Ralph Towner and many more.

November 24, 2022

Elua Percussion are passionate about showcasing the art of percussion music and increasing its reach. This exciting young duo offer a very varied programme ranging from original percussion pieces by composers such as Gene Koshinski and Nebosja Jovan Zivkovic to arrangements of works by many other composers including the duo themselves.

November 24, 2022

Pocket Sinfonia is going to play symphonies by Haydn and Mozart! Hard to believe that a piano, violin, flute and cello can do this but these four highly skilled musicians somehow manage to create the sound of a whole orchestra while maintaining the intimacy of a chamber ensemble. Hearing is believing – don’t miss it!

November 24, 2022

This highly acclaimed trombone quartet has performed its unique and diverse repertoire to audiences worldwide and brings a wealth of performing experience at the highest level. Their programme, Wonder Women – Muses, Queens and Warriors – includes music from composers as diverse as Hildegard von Bingen, Nadia Boulanger and Nina Simone.

November 15, 2022

A play about Keyford Asylum based on real events and discovered diaries. Written by Kevin Ross. In association with Dramakarma and Keyford History Group. With a grand old building facing demolition the Last Matron of Keyford watches as a parade of spectres appear before her. The building cannot be saved but it isn’t too late to resurrect the memory of those who passed through its doors.

September 8, 2022

The Eblana String Trio consistently wins praise from audiences and critics alike for the depth and insight of their performances.
“…the late, mercurial, if elliptical, String Trio, a sort of 12-tone divertimento, was brilliantly undertaken by the Eblana String Trio.”

SUNDAY TIMES

September 8, 2022

Bass clarinet, oboe and cor-anglais is a combination you may not have encountered before but these performers certainly employ the timbres of their instruments to conjure a rich, compelling sound world. The programme includes works by Karg-Elert, Bach and Beethoven.

September 8, 2022

This prize winning duo’s repertoire spans everything from reimagined traditional works to modern compositions and improvisation, all vividly rendered by the unique combination of saxophone and accordion. Expect music by Bach to Gershwin,  Praetorius to Piazzola!

September 8, 2022

These leading performers from Britain’s early music scene will perform classic Renaissance and Early Baroque gems for Voice, Recorder and Lute, by composers such as Castello, Dowland, Monteverdi and Corelli. Their programme is called “Timeless Treasures”.