Organ Elevenses

Organ Elevenses is a series of recitals given by local and visiting musicians. Occasionally, recitals are given by other solo musicians and choirs.

The suggested donation is £5 for adults, with under 18s free of charge. Proceeds from Organ Elevenses go towards the parish church organ fund.


Our next recital

Saturday 20th December 2025 from 10.30am – Organ Elevenses with Richard Johnson

This festive Organ Elevenses recital performed by Richard Johnson features music by Parry, Alex Rowley, John Ireland, J. S. Bach and Maurice Duruflé’s rarely-performed Toccata from Suite pour orgue Op.5, a dazzling, multi-layered, virtuosic tour-de-force.

Richard’s full programme is:

  • Prelude & Fugue in B minor, BWV 544 – J. S. Bach
  • Chorale Prelude on “Eventide” – C. H. H. Parry
  • Nun komm der Heiden Heiland, BWV 659 – J. S. Bach
  • Fantasia on Veni Emmanuel – Alec Rowley
  • The Holy Boy – John Ireland
  • In dulci jubilo, BWV 729 – J. S. Bach
  • Toccata (from Suite, Op. 5) – Maurice Duruflé

Coffee and cake are served from 10.30am, and the 40-minute recital begins at 11.00am. A large-screen projection shows all the action from the organ bench. A lovely start to your weekend!


Forthcoming dates

2026
17th January – Nic Pillow14th February14th March
11th April 13th June

For future local and national concerts, see www.organrecitals.uk