MARTIN James Bartlett received a standing ovation at his solo piano recital in Milverton last May, playing the programme he was soon to take across the Atlantic for performance at the prestigious Van Cliburn Piano Competition in Texas, where he was the only player chosen to represent the UK.

Martin is no stranger to big events, having won BBC Young Musician of the Year, played at the BBC Proms and for the Queen’s 90th birthday Thanksgiving service in 2016.

Martin loved performing on the wonderful piano in the candlelit church in Milverton and was so overwhelmed by the warmth of the audience he has agreed to return.

The concert is on Friday (February 23) at St Michael’s Church, Milverton, at 7.30pm.