Esteemed pianist Stanislav Yuvanovitch is coming to Taunton with a must-see piano recital.

The performance will take place at St John's Church on November 3 at 3pm.

Mr Yuvanovitch, who has played across the globe, earned a scholarship to study at the Franz Liszt Academy in Budapest, which propelled his international career.

The recital at St John's Church will be a poignant event for the pianist, as he discovered that Franz Liszt himself performed at Taunton's Market House in 1840.

The church's Bechstein grand piano, dating back to 1900, will be a fitting instrument for Yuvanovitch to showcase his well-known skill.

The programme for the recital promises a departure from the usual fare, skipping Beethoven and earlier composers in favour of a more varied selection.

It will begin with Chopin’s Polonaise Number 1, followed by a lesser-known Nocturne Opus 32 Number 1, which tells the story of the composer's life.

Liszt’s Consolation Number 3 and Petrarca Sonetti Numbers 104 and 123 will follow.

The programme also includes pieces by Alexander Scriabin, Rachmaninoff, Claude Debussy, and Maurice Ravel.

Scriabin's Preludes Opus 13 Number 3, Opus 37 Number 1, and Opus 11 Number 10, rarely heard in the West, promise to be a highlight.

Rachmaninoff’s three Preludes Opus 23 Number 4, Opus 32 Number 5, and Opus 32 Number 12, inspired by the Russian countryside, will also be performed.

From Debussy, the audience will hear Estampes, particularly Pagodes, and some preludes.

The programme concludes with Maurice Ravel’s Miroirs, Barque Sur La Ocean.

Composed in 1905, these pieces were a gesture of freedom from the oppressive Paris Conservatoire and are rarely heard in recitals.

This recital by Mr Yuvanovitch promises to be a unique musical journey across time and space, celebrating the works of some of the greatest composers ever.

The combination of his talent and the historical setting of St John's Church is set to make this an unforgettable experience for attendees.