Virtuoso pianist Iwan Llewelyn-Jones returns to St Pancras for fundraising concert
Internationally renowned pianist Iwan Llewelyn-Jones is set to perform at St Pancras Church in Widecombe-in-the-Moor, with proceeds supporting a major accessibility project at one of Dartmoor's most historic buildings
Music lovers are being welcomed to a special fundraising concert at St Pancras, Widecombe-in-the-Moor, featuring acclaimed pianist Iwan Llewelyn-Jones in his third appearance at the venue.
The concert promises a demanding and dynamic programme, with organisers saying the performance will combine "physical and musical intensity".
"This is Iwan's third visit to us, and if you have heard him before you will know what lies ahead!" said Michael Brown.
"He is playing a demanding programme (self-inflicted, I might add), much of it requiring plenty of power.
"So we are extremely grateful to Joscelyn Jackson-Matthews, who is an old Oxford friend of both Iwan and myself. She has very generously paid for us to hire an extra-large piano today, and Iwan tells me he intends to use it to its full potential.
"We are also very grateful to Knight Frank, who are our main sponsors. Mark Proctor signalled his commitment to this at the end of last year, which is so helpful when planning these concerts. Knowing we are off to such a solid start when we promote a concert makes all the difference. A big thank you as well to our advertisers."
Iwan Llewelyn-Jones is widely regarded as one of the leading pianists of his generation. The Daily Telegraph has described him as "a pianist of impeccable taste, confidence and stylish sensitivity".
He has performed at major international venues including Wigmore Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Leipzig Gewandhaus and the Sydney Opera House. He is a Steinway Artist and combines his international performance career with his academic role as Senior Lecturer and Director of Music Performance at Bangor University.
He has served as Artistic Director of the Wales International Piano Festival and has received numerous awards, including the Sir Geraint Evans Award for his contribution to Welsh music. In April 2026, he was elected a Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales in recognition of his work in performance, teaching and leadership in the arts.
Proceeds from the concert will go towards the creation of an assisted access point in the South Transept of St Pancras Church. The project, which involves complex design considerations due to the building's Grade I listed status, has been in development for some time.
Organisers say approval processes and heritage constraints have contributed to the lengthy timeline, but progress is now being made, with fundraising remaining the final major hurdle.
Donations will be welcomed during the concert via contactless payment devices and a cash collection point at the rear of the church.
The concert will take place on Saturday, 27 June, at 4pm. Tickets are £15 on the door, with under-12s admitted free.
Programme
Franz Schubert - Impromptus D.899 Nos. 1 and 2
Claude Debussy -Two Preludes: La cathédrale engloutie, Minstrels
Frédéric Chopin - Two Nocturnes Op. 9
Carl Maria von Weber - Perpetuum mobile
Interval - 20 minutes, refreshments available
Sergei Rachmaninov - Prelude Op. 3 No. 2; Preludes Op. 23 Nos. 4 and 5
John Metcalf - Endless Song
William Mathias - Toccata alla danza
Franz Liszt - Gnomenreigen, Liebestraum, Legend: St Francis Walking on the Waves