Lunchtime Organ Recital - January 2025
Unfortunately, Ian Hockley is no longer able to play this recital.
We are very grateful to Simon Lawford, who has kindly stepped in to perform.
Cocker | Tuba Tune
J S Bach | Prelude & Fugue in A minor BWV 543
Four pieces for the Christmas Season:
Brahms | Es ist ein Ros' entsprungen
J S Bach | In dulci jubilo BWV 729
Cornelius | The three Kings (arr. Lawford)
Peeters | Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern
Boëllmann | Suite Gothique
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.
Simon Lawford
Simon Lawford received his early musical training as a chorister at St Paul’s Cathedral, and was organ scholar at Magdalen College, Oxford, under Dr Bernard Rose. He was Assistant Organist at Peterborough Cathedral and Christ Church, Oxford. His work then took him to the Centre de Musique Baroque de Versailles, Hampstead Parish Church and St George’s Cathedral, Perth, then returning to England to Chichester Cathedral, Canterbury Cathedral, Magdalen College, Christ Church, Oxford, Chelmsford and Peterborough Cathedrals.
In 2022 he was appointed organiste titulaire of the Église Notre Dame de France in Leicester Square, London.
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
