Our 2022 Organ Recital series concludes at 7pm on November 11th, with a recital given by Tom Bell – ‘The Best Experience’ – Victorian organ whimsy inspired by W. T. Best.
FREE ENTRY – no booking required – glass of wine or juice
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Tom Bell’s playing has been described as “invigorating” (Sunday Times), “compelling” (Organists’ Review) and “brilliant” (American Record Guide). Tom has built a vibrant portfolio encompassing work as a performer, recording artist, teacher and animateur.
Tom is Artistic Director of the London Organ Day, practices as an independent organ adviser, and until 2018 served as Organist and Choirmaster at St.Michael’s Chester Square in central London. He writes occasionally and amongst others his work has appeared in BBC Music Magazine and Organists’ Review. He was taught by Kevin Bowyer (Manchester, RNCM), Jacques van Oortmerssen (Amsterdam) and Ann Elise Smoot (London).
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* Coronation March (Le Prophète) – Giacomo Meyerbeer (1791-1864) arr. W. T. Best
* Andante in G – Samuel Wesley (1766-1837)
* Siciliano – J.S. Bach (1685-1750) arr. W. T. Best
* A Church Service Interrupted by a Thunderstorm – David Clegg (1867-1923)
INTERVAL
* Toccata, Adagio and Fugue in C BWV 564 – J.S. Bach (1685-1750) ed. W. T. Best
* Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland BWV 659 – J.S. Bach (1685-1750) ed. W. T. Best
* Overture to the Oratorio ‘St. Paul’ – Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) arr. W. T. Best
Join us for a fantastic FREE recital, performed on our recently-restored 1889 J.W. Walker & Sons pipe organ. Refreshments included, no booking required.
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Donations in aid of The Organ Project (theorganproject.org) – c/o St Mary’s Church Music Foundation (registered Charity no. 1020088)