The Ferntower Ensemble, Audrey Mattner (violin), Susan Smart (cello) and Howard Duthie (piano), presents a programme of music by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Alec Rowley and others on Saturday 1st March, at 1pm in St John's Kirk, St John's Place, Perth. Rubinstein: Melody in F Frank Bridge: Excerpts from Miniatures Haydn: Piano Trio in E flat Hob.XV:29 ... Read More
Join us at St John’s Kirk of Perth on Wednesday, 19th March at 2pm for a fascinating talk by Robin Rodger of the Royal Scottish Academy, marking the centenary of Fanindra Nath Bose’s appointment as an Associate of the Royal Scottish Academy in 1925. Mr Rodger will explore his significance within the Academy’s history and examine Bose’s life in both ... Read More
Join us for our Easter Sunday Service at St John's - followed by a Festive Carillon Recital by Dr Ian Cassells at 12 noon.
Music played on St John's Kirk Carillon by Dr Ian Cassells Admission. - FREE
Victory in Europe Day took place on May 8 1945 when the Allies accepted the unconditional surrender of Germany. To mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe, St John's Kirk Bells will resound and a series of events is planned across Perth and Kinross. On the morning of May 8, wreaths will be laid ... Read More
Victory in Europe Day took place on May 8 1945 when the Allies accepted the unconditional surrender of Germany. On Sunday May 11, St Joh's Kirk Bells will ring out following a commemorative service. There will also be a display of military vehicles, live music from pipe and brass bands, and other street entertainment, on the streets outside the church. ... Read More
On Friday 23 May at the Festival, hear carilloneur Dr Ian Cassells play a variety of tunes on the bells of St John's Kirk. Listen for the magnificent bass bell (dating back to 1506) and the unique high notes - best heard from outside! This Carillon forms part of the city's War Memorial; its smaller predecessor can be screen on the ... Read More
We are delighted to announce a forthcoming Carillon Festival presented by Dr Ian Cassells, taking place at St John’s Kirk, Perth from Monday 23rd June to Friday 27th June. This special event will feature daily recitals at 12 noon and 2pm, performed by eminent carillonneurs from across the United Kingdom. Join us for a week of magnificent music ringing out ... Read More
Supported by the Friends of St John’s Kirk of Perth
