Lunchtime Organ Recital - November 2024
Francesca Massey (Concert Organist, Rochester)
Alfred Hollins | Concert Overture in F minor
Sigfrid Karg-Elert | Clair de Lune
Felix Mendelssohn | Sonata No. 6 in D minor
Iain Farrington | Bluesday
J S Bach | Toccata and Fugue in D minor
The Concert Hall and the Berkshire Organists' Association present a series of lunchtime organ recitals by locally and nationally renowned organists.
All recitals begin at 1pm and last approximately 45 minutes.
Francesca Massey
At the age of 19, Francesca gained all of the top prizes in the Fellowship of the Royal College of Organists’ diploma and was subsequently awarded the WT Best Memorial Scholarship and Silver Medal of the Worshipful Company of Musicians, and the Musicians Benevolent Fund’s Ian Fleming Award. Her teachers included Kevin Bowyer, Jeremy Filsell, David Goode and Andrew Fletcher.
Francesca now pursues a varied portfolio career as a freelance organist, choral conductor, examiner and music teacher, having worked as a cathedral musician for 15 years.
The Pantry Cafe
THE PANTRY CAFE & KITCHEN WILL BE OPEN
before the Organ Recital for recital attenders.
Serving light snacks and hot & cold drinks.
11.30am - 12.45pm
(Please note: this is a slightly reduced service to normal opening, but seating will be available.)
Berkshire Organists' Association
Patron: Dame Gillian Weir
The Berkshire Organists' Association is proud to support the series of organ recitals on the historic Father Willis organ in the Concert Hall, ensuring that this important instrument is played and heard regularly.
Our association was formed in 1921 with the aims of promoting the art of organ playing, bringing the organ and its music to the public, and providing advice and support to players. We hold regular organ-related events monthly for members, including social gatherings and visits to churches, cathedrals and concert halls across Southern England. We also arrange public organ concerts in local churches.
New members, who need not be players, can be assured of a very warm welcome. We hope that anyone interested in the organ and its music will join us.
For further information please visit www.berkshireorganists.org.uk
