• Classic Film Music
• New SRS season starts September 13th 2026

We're rolling out the red carpet to celebrate classical music in films and 'classic' film music. The main characters will be drama, comedy and romance, prizewinning talent and Oscar winning composers, all reflecting the glamour of film from silent to Bollywood. Ladies and gentlemen, please take your seats…

Sunday September 13th 7.30pm at the Arts Centre. Andrea Tweedale soprano and Paul Turner piano. Our season begins with a 'Red Carpet' event featuring Andrea's beautifully warm tones and star quality. Her programme will showcase Strauss' Four Last Songs as well as music from 'A late quartet', 'Call me by your name', 'Driving Miss Daisy', 'A room with a view' and 'Diva'. A luxurious and glamorous launch to the season!

Wednesday September 23rd, 1.05pm, at the Wyvern Theatre. Chris Gibbons clarinet and Paul Turner piano. Chris makes a welcome return with an immersive and eclectic programme of music from 'Amadeus' and 'The Terminal', alongside the likes of 'Cinema Paradiso' and 'Ladies in Lavendar'. Also find out who was the first classical composer to write for silent film…

At the Arts Centre Standard tickets are £20.50 and Seniors £17.50 (both including a theatre levy of £1.50); Student (age 15-18) £3.50 (no levy); accompanied children aged 14 and under admitted free. A transaction fee of up to £3.95 may apply, whether the transaction is for one or several tickets.

At the Wyvern Theatre Standard tickets are £9.50 (including a theatre levy of £1); students (aged 15-18) £3.50 (no levy); accompanied children aged 14 years and under are admitted free. A transaction fee of up to £3.95 may apply, whether the transaction is for one or several tickets.

Andrea Tweedale graduated from the RNCM in 2013 (Mmus distinction, PGdip distinction). Her studies were kindly supported by the Worshipful Company of Musicians and Independent Opera at Saddler's Wells, who continued their support after Andrea's graduation, awarding her a Fellowship. Andrea is now based in London and sings opera, oratorio and recitals across the UK and Europe. Independent Opera Scholarship 2011/2012; Independent Opera Fellowship 2013/2014. Musicians' Company Busenhart Morgan Evans Award 2012

Chris Gibbons is a graduate of Cardiff University and the Royal Northern College of Music. He is based in the West Country but performs with several orchestras as well as playing chamber music concerts around the UK and abroad. He particularly enjoys mixed medium performances.

Paul Turner is an Honours graduate and an elected Associate of the Royal Academy of Music where his many prizes and awards culminated in the Queen's Commendation for Excellence and the Peter Pears Accompaniment Prize. An experienced recitalist he has appeared at London's leading venues and major UK festivals. He has given concerts in Europe and South America and worked with eminent singers and instrumentalists. "For his part, Turner offered…intricate piano writing rendered with exemplary clarity and poise" (Richard Whitehouse - St. Johns Smith Square)

Swindon Recital Series was founded 27 years ago by Paul Turner. The Recital Series is committed to providing world-class chamber music in the Swindon area by presenting regular concerts of chamber music given by professional musicians. The Series takes place between September and April each year at various venues in and around Swindon, including the Wyvern Theatre and the Arts Centre.

For more information contact either Artistic Director Paul Turner at turner.paul@virgin.net, recitals@hotmail.co.uk or on 01793 531316 or 07989 397372 or SRS Secretary Julia Singleton at juliaesingleton@gmail.com or on 01793 644660 or 07718185518

Information about the recital series can be found at www.swindonrecitalseries.org