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 2024
Sunday, 8th December 2024
Second Sunday of Advent
The Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
5.00pm Organ Recital Nave
given by Travis Baker

Franck Pièce héroïque
Berkeley Aubade and Aria (Three Pieces)
Mulet Rosace (Esquisses byzantines)
Widor Intermezzo (Symphonie VI)

Sunday, 15th December 2024
Third Sunday of Advent
5.00pm Organ Recital Nave
given by Matthew Jorysz, Sub-Organist

Dupré Le monde dans l'attente du Sauveur (Symphonie-Passion)
Bach three preludes on 'Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland BWV 659–61
Mulet Carillon-Sortie

Sunday, 22nd December 2024
Fourth Sunday of Advent
O Rex gentium
5.00pm Organ Recital Nave
given by Paul Greally, Assistant Organist

Carter Toccata on 'Veni Emmanuel'
Bach Canonic Variations on 'Vom Himmel hoch, da komm ich her' BWV 769
Messiaen Dieu parmi nous (La Nativité du Seigneur)

Sunday, 29th December 2024
First Sunday of Christmas
St Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, martyr, 1170
5.00pm Organ Recital Nave
given by Jeremiah Stephenson, All Saints Margaret Street

Bach arr Dupré Sinfonia (Cantata BWV 29)
de Jong Prélude, Choral varié, et Fugue sur 'Veni Redemptor gentium'
d'Aquin Noël étranger
Baker Toccata-Gigue on the Sussex Carol

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