After the presentation of Handel opera at our last meeting, we move on to explore a change in style for our next opera club when we look in detail at Gluck's opera based on the myth of Orfeus.

Frome Selwood Rotary present an evening's musical extravaganza featuring Morag McLaren in her original One Woman Show.

Following an intensive weekend of workshops exploring the Baroque style of singing with Rosa Mannion and Morag McLaren, four of Iford's artists will present a selection of arias ahead of their production of Handel's Jeptha as part of their 2017 programme.

We are thrilled to welcome Christopher Gillet to host our March Cooper Hall Opera Club event, hot from his most recent performance in Billy Budd at Teatro Real in Madrid last month.

Coven are a collective of three of the British folk scene’s finest, most formidable and forthright female acts, taking to the stage to celebrate International Women’s Day in a week of unforgettable concerts.

After several of our supporters asked if  Morag McLaren would tailor a workshop for a small group to find out what it really requires of a singer to interpret and present the work of Stephen Sondheim her answer was an enthusiastic “Yes!”

As a professional singer herself, Morag McLaren understands only too well the importance of presentation and performance skills, and shares her knowledge and experience with warmth and generosity in a structured and supportive environment.

This month's event will be hosted by Opera Now's Editor, Ash Khandekar and Morag McLaren

Our Creative Director Morag McLaren is introducing to Frome one of her other, Impropera jobs. Presenting an evening of good food, good company and much laughter to support the work of Dorothy House Hospice.

Come and join Charles Dickens for a reading of A Christmas Carol with Pip Utton. Victorian dress optional!

Our Creative Director Morag McLaren is introducing to Frome one of her other, Impropera jobs. Presenting an evening of good food, good company and much laughter to support the work of Dorothy House Hospice.

Our annual St Cecelia's Day concert is curated each year by cellist and composer, Gregor Riddell.

Rip-roaring riffs, hook laden tunes and thrilling climaxes sit side by side with heart shattering musical whisperings and turned the concept of the piano trio on its head.

Playing a mixed set from their acclaimed album, “The Hum” and a selection of songs from their Summat's Brewin' tour.

Join us on Thursday October 1st at 19:30 for our first official Opera Club event with the support and invaluable input of international magazine 'Opera Now' editor, Ash Khandekar. 

Judith Ingolfsson and Vladimir Stoupel are both soloists with strong profiles, who search passionately for new paths in the intimate atmosphere of the chamber music recital, and have devoted themselves to the cultivation of unusual repertoire.

Alan Ayckbourn's adaptation based on the novels of PG Woodhouse with music by Andrew Lloyd Weber.

A truly special event ...come rain or shine!

Bring a picnic, view the fabulous exhibition of sculptures and enjoy smooth jazz piano with Keith Harrison-Broninski of Frome Jazz Club.

Cooper Hall present a delicious taste of genuine Italian flavoured opera with an authentic programme of “coloratura” arias for soprano and tenor combined with interesting and entertaining duets. Coloratura, literally “colouring”, from Latin colorare “to colour” is a style of singing usually in opera that contains a lot of high notes sung very fast.

Enjoy a special singing workshop led by Rachel Acworth, specialist voice development tutor, and Jane Harris, Director of Songways. OPEN TO ALL including those who think they cannot sing.

Develop the range & resonance of your voice
Increase confidence & release tension
Discover the therapeutic benefits of singing healthily
Feel & hear the difference in your own voice
Sing your heart out with others in glorious harmony
Accessible & supportive, inspiring & uplifting

Martin Dimery and Morag McLaren will be joined by  some of the very best talent living locally and the evening will be hosted by comedian Tim O'Connor. The Cooper Hall Variety Show the has attracted Internationally acclaimed singer Cara Dillon and Sam Lakeman, which provides a rare opportunity to hear  the person Q Magazine describe as “Quite possibly the worlds most beautiful female voice" in the wonderful acoustic of this intimate venue.

As a pre Frome Festival taster, we welcome Ash Khandekar who will give an accessible and entertaining discussion prior to our in house production of Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel - a collaborative production between Cooper Hall Emerging Artists Opera Workshop and Bath Philharmonia.

Come and sing with Jane Harris for a day of uplifting harmonies, joyous singing and moments of glorious tranquility all in our beautiful space. Relaxed, fun and rewarding, open to all, no need to read music.  All music will be taught by ear on the day.

Internationally acclaimed pianist Kyoko Hashimoto plays Cooper Hall. This is a rare opportunity to hear this legendary pianist and  teacher, Gyorgy Sebok describes as “...an extraordinary musical talent ...one of the finest of her generation” in a much more intimate space.

Following on from the very successful first Going Solo workshop last year, Cooper Hall Creative Director (and recently appointed Patron of the Frome Festival), Morag McLaren will be facilitating another day's course in February for anyone who would like to gain skills and confidence when singing alone.