Brilliant International Musicians Series: Jâms Coleman (piano) and Colin Scobie (violin).
2025-12-07 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | St Peter’s Marlborough, High Street, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1HQ, United Kingdom
Our final concert of 2025 takes place on Sunday 7th December at 7pm and features the return of Jâms Coleman (piano) with violinist Colin Scobie. They are treating us to a wonderful programme: Beethoven: Violin Sonata No 3 in E-flat major, Op 12 No 3; Clara Schumann: Three Romances for Violin and Piano; Eleanor Alberga: No Man’s Land Lullaby; Elgar: Violin Sonata in E minor, Op 82. Do please bring/tell your friends and join us to celebrate another outstanding year of music at the church performed by our Brilliant International Musicians. Tickets can be bought on line or on the door on the night – all money raised goes to support the invaluable work of the Trust which maintains Marlborough’s most historic building for the benefit of the local community and for generations to come.
Jâms Coleman – PianoPraised by BBC Music Magazine for his “thrilling variety… exquisite touch… and imagination at the piano,” Welsh pianist Jâms Coleman performs as a soloist, chamber musician, and vocal accompanist. A graduate of Cambridge University and the Royal Academy of Music (awarded ARAM in 2023), he appears regularly at major venues and festivals, including the BBC Proms, Wigmore Hall, Cheltenham Festival, Aldeburgh Festival, Leeds Lieder Festival, and the Cello Biënnale in Amsterdam.
Jâms has a close duo partnership with cellist Laura van der Heijden, whose album Path to the Moon reached over two million streams in its first week and was praised by The Guardian and Gramophone. His recordings also include works by Bridge, Britten, Pamela Harrison, and Fanny Hensel for labels such as Champs Hill Records, Resonus Classics, and First Hand Records. He collaborates widely with leading singers and instrumentalists, including Sir Bryn Terfel, Claire Booth, James Newby, Jennifer Pike, Timothy Ridout, and ensembles such as BBC NOW, Britten Sinfonia, and the Marmen Quartet.
Colin Scobie – ViolinBorn in Edinburgh, violinist Colin Scobie is recognised as one of the most creative chamber musicians of his generation. He began playing at the age of eight, later studying at St Mary’s Music School and the Royal College of Music in London, and has since given masterclasses at Oxford and Cambridge Universities.
As a concerto soloist, Colin has performed to critical acclaim with ensembles including Camerata Nordica, the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Arcangelo, La Serenissima, and the Scottish Ensemble. From 2010 to 2012 he toured internationally as second violin of the Fitzwilliam Quartet, before becoming first violin of the Maxwell Quartet in 2013, a group celebrated for its dynamic interpretations and innovative approach to the quartet repertoire.
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December Monday Market
2025-12-08 10:00 - 15:00
Our Monday Market will be open at 10am on Monday 8th December and we would love to see you all turn out and support local products and produce.
The indoor market at St Peter’s runs on the first Monday of the month, 10am to 3pm. Our aim is to showcase the best of local businesses bringing together their products and produce all under one roof.

New stalls added each week,
Local businesses, products and produce,
Great tea, coffee, cakes and lunches at the Cardinal Coffee Shop,
All set within Marlborough’s beautiful 550 year old landmark building.

If you are a stallholder interested in joining our indoor market please email event@stpetersmarlborough.org.uk for pitch fee and booking details.
We want our markets to be for the benefit of the whole community, let’s get together and support local.

Sustainable Christmas Wreath Making at St Peter’s with SunnyHill flowers
2025-12-11 14:00 - 17:00
Celebrate the season with creativity, beauty, and a touch of timeless tradition. Join us for an exclusive workshop where you will craft a bespoke Christmas wreath using foraged and collected natural materials.
Guided by expert Jayne from Sunnyhill Flowers, you’ll discover techniques to create a wreath or garland. Using fresh foliage, seed heads, and seasonal inspired additions all chosen with the environment in mind. Share and learn about foraging, wreath making and caring for nature.
With a focus on the joy of creating something special your wreath will bring festive charm to your home while honouring the beauty of nature.
Take home the knowledge to create and cherish this tradition for years to come.
Date: 11th December
2pm
£60 – all materials provided
Places are limited, so reserve yours today and make this Christmas beautifully sustainable.
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Christmas Cabaret
2025-12-12 19:30 - 23:00
Following last years resounding success come and join us for another festive evening of Christmas Carols and songs performed by singers from local musical theatre companies and choirs. There will be a licensed bar and raffle whilst all proceeds will be split between The Jubilee Centre in Marlborough and St Peter’s Trust who ensure that our grade 2* listed building remains open for arts and community events.

A wonderful way to start the Christmas season.

December Monday Market
2025-12-15 10:00 - 15:00
Our Monday Market will be open at 10am on Monday 15th December and we would love to see you all turn out and support local products and produce.
The indoor market at St Peter’s runs on the first Monday of the month, 10am to 3pm. Our aim is to showcase the best of local businesses bringing together their products and produce all under one roof.

New stalls added each week,
Local businesses, products and produce,
Great tea, coffee, cakes and lunches at the Cardinal Coffee Shop,
All set within Marlborough’s beautiful 550 year old landmark building.

If you are a stallholder interested in joining our indoor market please email event@stpetersmarlborough.org.uk for pitch fee and booking details.
We want our markets to be for the benefit of the whole community, let’s get together and support local.

POSTPONED Peter and the Wolf – Family Christmas Concert
2025-12-20
Performances: 11:00am and 2:00pm
Suitable for: Families and children of all ages
Join us for a magical family concert of Sergei Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf, performed by a
22-player chamber orchestra,Conducted by Phillip Singleton This timeless musical tale
introduces children to the instruments of the orchestra through vivid storytelling and charming
character themes.
The performance will feature:
A live chamber orchestra (strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion)
A narrator bringing the story to life
A festive, family-friendly atmosphere
Between performances, families are invited to take part in a Christmas crafting activity, where
children can make decorations inspired by the characters — the Bird, the Cat, the Duck, the
Wolf, and more!
Whether you’re discovering Peter and the Wolf for the first time or returning to an old favourite,
this concert is the perfect way to begin the Christmas season.
Refreshments will be available to purchase at The Cardinal Coffee Shop before and after
the performance
From Monday the 24th tickets will also be available to buy at the cardinal coffee shop .
Tickets
£5 Each plus £1.50 booking fee

December Monday Market
2025-12-22 10:00 - 15:00
Our Monday Market will be open at 10am on Monday 22nd December and we would love to see you all turn out and support local products and produce.
The indoor market at St Peter’s runs on the first Monday of the month, 10am to 3pm. Our aim is to showcase the best of local businesses bringing together their products and produce all under one roof.

New stalls added each week,
Local businesses, products and produce,
Great tea, coffee, cakes and lunches at the Cardinal Coffee Shop,
All set within Marlborough’s beautiful 550 year old landmark building.

If you are a stallholder interested in joining our indoor market please email event@stpetersmarlborough.org.uk for pitch fee and booking details.
We want our markets to be for the benefit of the whole community, let’s get together and support local.

Warm Spaces at St Peter's
2025-12-27 - 2025-12-30
We are open for Warm Spaces on Saturday 27th , Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th from 10am-3pm .

To help support our community, we will be opening the building on the days surrounding Christmas as a Warm Space – a place for company, conversation, and comfort and for all.
We will be offering free hot drinks, and biscuits to anyone who drops in, along with a friendly welcome and a warm environment.
We would also welcome donations of:

Biscuits ( Shop bought please, not homemade so we can list any allergens please ) these can be dropped at St Peters during our normal opening times during the run up to Christmas.

Donations online via the website or in person

Anything you can offer will help us keep the space warm, welcoming, and open to all.

Volunteers are always wanted and needed , if you would like to volunteer please email Daisy@stpetersmarlborough.org.uk

St Peter's New Years Eve Party.
2025-12-31 19:00 - 2026-01-01 00:30
New Year’s Eve Party 2025! Get ready to dance your way into the new year with a disco-themed celebration like no other!Live DJ spinning all the greatest hits from past and presentFully licensed bar serving your favourite drinks all nightTasty nibbles provided to keep you fuelled for the dance floorChildren go free! Bring the whole family and make it a night to remember
Join us for an unforgettable night of music, lights, and laughter as we count down to midnight together!

Feria Orchestra New Year's Concert
2026-01-18 15:30 - 18:30
Feria Chamber Orchestra New Year’s Concert
Founded in 2023 and conducted by Stefan Hofkes, the 38 piece Feria Orchestra is a collaboration of professional and non-professional musicians and friends from Reading, Bristol and further afield. The orchestra celebrated its inaugural concert in January 2024 and performs regularly in the south of England.
You-Chiung Lin, soloist for our January 2025 concert, is a pianist and chamber musician based in the UK. After graduating from Tunghai University in Taiwan, she was awarded a full scholarship to study at the Royal Academy of Music in London. Her concerto appearances have been frequent and greatly praised. She is a truly versatile musician at home with music as diverse as Mozart to Lutoslawski.
Feria, meaning ‘Festival’ in Spanish, signifies celebration, and our aim is to inspire and entertain audiences through performing classical music in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Programme:
Conductor: Stefan Hofkes

Mendelssohn – Hebrides Overture
Mozart – Piano Concerto No.23 with You-Chiung Lin Fauré
Pelleas et Melisande Suite Songs from the silver screen with soprano Angela Good
J. Strauss – Blue Danube Waltz

Tickets Adult – £25 Under 14s- £7.50
Including £1.50 booking fee.

Brilliant International Musicians Series: Tom Gamble (guitar)
2026-02-28 19:00 - 21:00
Tom Gamble – GuitarDescribed by BBC Radio as “one of the UK’s most exciting and versatile guitarists,” Tom Gamble is a London-born musician whose playing defies genre. Starting out in local pubs and venues, he was encouraged by guitar legend Tommy Emmanuel to pursue solo performance, later studying classical guitar at Trinity Laban Conservatoire under Graham Anthony Devine, where he won the Gladys Puttick Improvisation Competition.
He went on to earn a Master of Music in classical guitar at the University of British Columbia, winning first prize at the Northwest Guitar Competition in 2016 and performing widely across Canada and the USA. Since returning to London in 2017, Tom has built an international career as a performer and recording artist. He has released five solo albums to critical acclaim, with his latest, On an Ocean, featured on BBC and international radio stations.
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Brilliant International Musicians Series: Max Mostovetski (piano).
2026-04-18 19:00 - 21:00
Max Mostovetski – PianoMax Mostovetski began piano lessons at the age of five in Leipzig with Kateryna Blyum, with whom he studied for 14 years. He has won numerous prizes at international competitions, including first prizes at the National Bach Competition (Köthen), the Carl Schroeder Piano Competition, the Kiwanis Piano Competition, the Grotrian-Steinweg International Piano Competition, and the German National Youth Music Competition, as well as second prize at the International C.M. von Weber Competition.
As a soloist, Max has performed concertos by Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and Schumann with orchestras such as the Heidelberg Philharmonic, Dresden University Orchestra, Gotha-Eisenach Philharmonic, and Leipzig Youth Symphony Orchestra. He also gives regular recitals across Austria, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, and the UK. Max is currently studying at the University of Music Franz Liszt in Weimar with Professor Grigory Gruzman.
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Brilliant International Musicians Series: Jamie Cochrane (piano) and Basil Alter (violin)
2026-05-16 19:00 - 21:00
Jamie Cochrane – PianoPraised for playing of “delicacy and vigour” with “great clarity,” Jamie Cochrane is equally at home as a concerto soloist, song accompanist, and chamber musician. A Tillett Trust Debut Artist, he recently won first prize at the 2024 Norah Sande Award and was runner-up at the 2025 Bromsgrove International Musicians’ Competition. His concerto appearances include Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 with Colchester Symphony Orchestra and Bernstein’s The Age of Anxiety with the de Havilland Philharmonic Orchestra, alongside recitals at venues such as the Royal Albert Hall and the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford.
Jamie studied at Merton College, Oxford, where he graduated with a first-class degree and later held a Graduate Musician in Residence post at St Hilda’s College. From 2019 to 2022 he was pianist for the contemporary group Ensemble ISIS, collaborating with the Royal Shakespeare Company. He has recently completed his Master’s degree at the Royal Academy of Music, where he was awarded the DipRAM for outstanding performance in his final recital.
Basil Alter – ViolinAmerican violinist Basil Alter is quickly establishing himself on international stages. In the 2025–2026 season, highlights include concerts in New York with pianist Ariel Lanyi, chamber performances with the Memphis Chamber Music Society, and concerto appearances with the Ernest Read Symphony Orchestra, Samson Orchestra, and Guildford Symphony. In the UK, he performs regularly in recital, collaborating with pianists including Julian Chan and Dafydd Chapman.
A graduate of the Royal Academy of Music, Basil led the Academy orchestra at the 2025 Aldeburgh Festival under Ed Gardner and undertook research projects on Stravinsky editions and long-distance performance practice. Before moving to the UK, he studied at the Manhattan School of Music, where he won the chamber music prize and frequently led the orchestra.
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