Join us under the Dome of Christopher Wren's masterpiece to hear the world-famous organ of St Paul's Cathedral in the hands of some of the world's finest players. The theme for this year's series is 'Echoes and Innovations'.
Based in Paris, Sarah Kim is one of the most exciting organists of her generation. She has won numerous competitions, including the Sydney, Newcastle, and Paris International Organ Competitions, and has performed all over the world in such venues as Notre Dame, Westminster Abbey, and the Berlin Philharmonie.
Now she'll be adding St Paul's to that list, performing a programme including Gustav Holst's iconic The Planets suite as well as pieces by Ravel, Liszt, Alain and Dupré. More details can be found below.
Tickets cost £12, with £8 concessions.
Full programme:
1) Gustav Holst (1874–1934) – The Planets, Op. 32 (trans. Jonathan Scott/Arthur Willis):
i) Mars, the Bringer of War
ii) Venus, the Bringer of Peace
2) Maurice Ravel (1875–1937) – La Valse (trans. Sarah Kim)
3) Franz Liszt (1811–1886) – St. Francis of Paula walking on the waves, S.175 No. 2 (trans. Louis Robilliard)
4) Jehan Alain (1911–1940) – Fantaisie No. 2, JA 117
5) Marcel Dupré (1886–1971) – Évocation: Final, Op. 37