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New season of lunch-hour concerts set to commence at Shrewsbury's St Chad's Church

A leading piano player will be the first act for a series of concerts inside a Shrewsbury town centre church.

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Lloyd Buck will be the performer at the first concert at Shrewsbury’s Civic Church
Lloyd Buck will be the performer at the first concert at Shrewsbury’s Civic Church

The new season of Concerts in the Round at St. Chad’s will begin on February 7 when pianist Lloyd Buck returns to the platform.  

Mr Buck has appeared regularly at St Chad’s for many years, and has proved to be one of the most popular performers with his witty introductions and hugely varied programmes. 

His performance will kick off a series of concerts at the church, with the next on February 14 seeing a visit by pupils of Old Hall School in Wellington.

St Chad’s church concert director Richard Walker spoke about some of the other acts performing at the church.

He said: “On February 21, we have an unusual event in the Manchester-based Nova Saxophone Quartet who will make their debut recital at St Chad’s. 

Lloyd Buck will be the performer at the first concert at Shrewsbury’s Civic Church
Lloyd Buck will be the performer at the first concert at Shrewsbury’s Civic Church

"The saxophone is one of the most versatile instruments, with its huge range both of timbre and dynamics, and we can look forward to a really exciting event. 

"Finally for February, there will be an organ recital by Samuel Hudson, organist of Worcester Cathedral. 

"He is one of the best as you don’t get to be a cathedral organist unless you are pretty good, and the St Chad’s organ is always worth hearing."

Details and weekly programmes for these concerts can be found on the St Chad’s Church website at stchadschurchshrewsbury.com

All concerts are free of charge and there is lunch after each, with a collection taken to cover expenses.