Launched in 2002 by concert pianist and Weymouth resident Duncan Honeybourne, Chamber Music Weymouth (formerly Weymouth Lunchtime Chamber Concerts) presents high-quality chamber music in the heart of Weymouth and offers a platform for musical partnerships with friends and colleagues. The concerts also give young musicians, often recent graduates from conservatoire or university, valuable performing experience to a friendly, loyal audience. Featured artists include the Woolf Quartet, Joseph Tong, Margaret Fingerhut, Joseph Spooner, Leora Cohen James Lisney and Penelope Roskell.
Our programmes are varied and imaginative, mixing well-known works with lesser-known repertoire and composers, and all concerts take place in the attractive, welcoming surroundings of St Mary’s Church, Weymouth, where we are very fortunate to have use of an excellent Yamaha grand piano maintained by Weymouth Pianos. The series celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2027.
We receive no funding nor sponsorship and all our artist fees and other costs are met through ticket sales alone. If you would like to make a donation to CMW or sponsor a concert, please contact us
Tickets can be booked in advance online and there are always tickets avalable on the door on the day of the concert. Tickets costs £5 per person. Refreshments for concert-goers are served in the church cafe from midday on concert days, in exchange for a small donation.
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Duncan Honeybourne – Founder/Artistic Director
Commended by International Piano magazine for his “glittering performances“, Duncan enjoys a diverse profile as a pianist and in music education. His concerto debut in 1998 at Symphony Hall, Birmingham, and the National Concert Hall, Dublin, was broadcast on radio and television, and recital debuts included London, Paris, and international festivals in Belgium and Switzerland. Duncan has toured extensively as soloist and chamber musician, broadcasting frequently for the BBC and radio networks worldwide. His many recordings reflect his interest in 20th and 21st century British piano music. He is a Tutor in Piano at the University of Southampton and teaches at the Junior department of London’s Royal Academy of Music.
Frances Wilson – Concerts Manager
Frances is a pianist, writer and music PR. Described by international concert pianist Peter Donohoe as “an important voice in the piano world“, Frances’ blog The Cross-Eyed Pianist has an international reputation and enjoys a large following. She is also a regular writer for classical music website InterludeHK and has contributed articles to Pianist, Classical Music, International Piano and The Schubertian, the journal of the Schubert Institute UK. She has also appeared on BBC Radio Three’s Music Matters programme to discuss the role of music criticism today and the effect of the internet on music journalism. In addition, she manages publicity/PR for a small portfolio of music organisations and individuals, including the Royal School of Church Music and Hertfordshire Festival of Music. Her debut novel Facing the Music was published in 2026.
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