Lunchtime Organ Recital - September 2024
Simon Dinsdale (Berkshire)
C.S. Lang | Tuba Tune
J.S. Bach | Chorale Preludes through the seasons
Mendelssohn | War March of the Priests
Boellmann | Priere a Notre Dame & Toccata from 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.
Unfortunately, due to a water leak over the weekend, The Pantry will NOT be open before the organ recital today. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Simon Dinsdale
A highly experienced, versatile accompanist (organ and piano) and continuo player, Simon Dinsdale began playing the organ at the age of 13 and by the time he was 16 had recorded his first disc.
He is a former Organ Scholar of Chichester Cathedral where he accompanied the world-renowned choir regularly during the daily sung services in the cathedral. Whilst there he studied organ with the cathedral organist, Alan Thurlow and the late David Sanger.
Now living in Berkshire Simon travels extensively throughout the UK as accompanist, continuo player and organist to several choirs, and regularly plays at cathedrals throughout the UK. Other recent performance venues have included Eton, Winchester and Wellington College chapels.
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.
Become a BOA Member
Berkshire Organists' Association are always delighted to welcome new members, whether they are organists or just enjoy listening to organ music.
Our recitals and website are open to all. However, the following benefits are available to members only:
- Regular meetings and visits, of musical and social interest
- Bi-monthly newsletter
- Annual publication "The Berkshire Organist"
- Reduced subscription to the IAO quarterly publication "Organists' Review"
- Able players may participate in the local recital series which the BOA administers
- Deputies and organ teachers may advertise on this website
For further information please visit www.berkshireorganists.org.uk
