Langport - Bach’s orchestral suites

Enjoy an evening of breath taking Bach in the stunning setting of All Saints Church, Langport 

For many years the chamber ensemble Music for Awhile has performed Bach in country churches. This evening they offer you a variety of instrumentations, from a string quartet only arrangement of the suite with the famous ‘Air on the G String’, the flute suite in an instrumentation probably very close to what Bach had in mind, and two suites with the wind, brass and timpani parts distributed between string players but with the added textural variety and colour of a continuo harpsichord. 

Through the generous sponsorship of  the Cecil King Memorial Foundation, all ticket proceeds will go to the conservation of the chancel ceiling at All Saints church, Langport. 

In 1996 Simon Whistler and Margaret Faultless decided to celebrate their love of a tiny church in its magical setting with a concert, inviting musician friends of international standing to perform. The church was All Saints, Alton Priors, and Music for Awhile was born. An annual focus is still the summer festival in the Vale of Pewsey but there are many other performances throughout the year, including a chamber series, which for many years was held at Conock Manor. Festival programmes have included performances of early English opera, masques and theatre music. Music for Awhile has premiered new editions of manuscript material from the British Library and has created new works combining music and poetry. Music for Awhile receives generous funding from Trusts and sponsors, supporting our series of concerts in churches, fundraising for these historic buildings, as well as bringing live music to communities. 

The Performers  

Katy Bircher - flute  

Maggie Faultless - violin 

Rachel Stroud - violin      

Anna Curzon - viola 

Andrew Skidmore - cello  

Steven Devine - harpsichord  

Note: Many of our historic venues are without heating and can therefore be cold in all seasons so please dress warmly.

• Running time: Approximately 120 minutes
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• Parking: There is limited onstreet parking at this venue. There is also a public car park at Cocklemoor Carpark on Parret Close, TA10 9PD, a 5 minute walk from the venue.
• Seating Provided: Yes. (As the majority of seating is on church pews do feel free to bring a cushion.)
• Food and Drink: There will be a bar serving drinks and refreshments.
• Dogs: No dogs other than guide dogs will be admitted to this performance.
• Wheelchair User Access: The church is accessible via a wheelchair ramp. If you have any access requirements before your visit, please contact the Box Office via email or phone (07981 227790) ahead of the performance date.

Note: There will be a temporary toilet at this venue. There are also public toilets located at Cocklemoor public car park on Parret Close, a 5 minute walk from the venue (please note it a 5 minute walk uphill to the venue). This church has no heating. We recommend that audiences dress warmly (with many layers) and also bring blankets etc.