25 May – 23 June 2023
Organ Festival 2023
Enjoy recitals by renowned cathedral organists, and have a chance to play the Cathedral’s organ yourself.
Thursday 25 May, 19:00
Open Evening
Join our Assistant Director of Music, Jamie Rogers, for an introduction to the Cathedral’s organ (refurbished by Harrison & Harrison in 2020), a demonstration, and, time permitting, the chance for you to play a short piece of your choice.
The Open Evening is free of charge and un-ticketed.
If you would like to play the organ, please email [email protected] in advance.
Friday 9 June, 19:30
Peter Stevens, Assistant Master of Music at Westminster Cathedral
Educated at Chetham’s School of Music, Peter held organ scholarships at Manchester Cathedral, St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, and King’s College, Cambridge, before coming to Westminster Cathedral in 2010.
In 2013 he became Director of the Schola Cantorum of the Edington Festival, and his first solo CD was released in 2021, receiving a five-star rating in Organists’ Review.
£15 per recital or £30 for all three recitals, plus booking fees of £1.50 per recital.
Under 18s free (email boxoffic[email protected] to book)
Friday 16 June, 19:30
William Fox, Acting Organist and Assistant Director of Music at St Paul’s Cathedral
William works with the world-famous choir of St Paul’s, accompanying and directing the music at services, including services of national significance.
Last year, he played the organ at the National Service of Thanksgiving for the Platinum Jubilee of HM Queen Elizabeth II; three months later he played at the National Service of Prayer and Reflection the day following her death.
£15 per recital or £30 for all three recitals, plus booking fees of £1.50 per recital.
Under 18s free (email [email protected] to book)
Friday 23 June, 19:30
Peter Holder, Sub-Organist of Westminster Abbey
Fast establishing a reputation as one of the most exciting organists of his generation, Peter is the principal organist for the Abbey’s daily services and at state occasions, and accompanies the Choir in its concerts and broadcasts.
As a recitalist, Peter performs across the world. He made his BBC Proms solo debut at the 2019 First Night of the Proms.
£15 per recital or £30 for all three recitals, plus booking fees of £1.50 per recital.
Under 18s free (email [email protected] to book)
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