Organ recitals

Organ recitals are held in the Abbey every Sunday afternoon.

These 30-minute concerts are free of charge and a wide range of music is presented, showcasing the Abbey’s magnificent Harrison & Harrison organ.

Reservations are not required but you will not be able to attend if the seating allocation is full.

This month's organ recitals

1st - 31st December 2025
Sunday, 7th December 2025
Second Sunday of Advent
5.00pm Organ Recital Nave
given by Robert Sholl, Royal Academy of Music

Alain Première Fantaisie
Tournemire Offertoire (L’Orgue Mystique, Suite XXVIII)
Florentz Harpe de Marie (Arganona Mâryâm) (Laudes (Kidân za-Nageh))
Dupré Toccata (Symphonie II)
Sholl Improvisation

Sunday, 14th December 2025
Third Sunday of Advent
5.00pm Organ Recital Nave
given by Paul Greally, Assistant Organist

Willcocks Toccata on Hark, the herald angels sing
Bach In dulci jubilo BWVs 368, 608, and 729
Dupré Six antiennes pour le temps de Noël
Anderson arr Trotter Sleigh Ride

Sunday, 21st December 2025
Fourth Sunday of Advent
O Oriens
5.00pm Organ Recital Nave
given by François Cloete, Organ Scholar

Preston Fantasia 'The Christmas Light'
Bach Canonic Variations on 'Vom Himmel hoch' BWV 769
Dupré Variations sur un Noël Op 20

Sunday, 28th December 2025
First Sunday of Christmas
5.00pm Organ Recital Nave
given by Ashley Wagner, Birmingham Cathedral

Dove The Dancing Pipes
Bach Jesu, meine Freude BWV 610
Bach Der Tag, der ist so freudenreich BWV 605
Yon Gesù Bambino
Vierne Final (Symphonie VI)

Everyone is welcome to attend these recitals, free of charge. Security checks are in place upon entry.