Pipework of the great organ

Organ recitals

Our Sunday organ recitals and special concerts showcase the power of the Cathedral’s Grand Organ.

Celebrity organ recitals

Join us under the Dome to hear our world-famous Grand Organ in the hands of some of the world's finest players with our 2026 Season of Celebrity Organ Recitals. This year's theme is 'Legacy of Legends' - celebrating both the musical and teaching legacies of legendary organists.

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the grand organ pipework and carvings
Celebrity organ recitals
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Celebrity Organ Recital by Nicolas Berndt

Join renowned organist Nicolas Berndt as he performs a recital honouring the legacy of composer and music teacher Johann Sebastian Bach.
Thursday 7th May, 6.30pm
the grand organ pipework and carvings
Celebrity organ recitals
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Celebrity Organ Recital by Thomas Trotter

Join award-winning organist Thomas Trotter as he performs a recital of works celebrating Marie-Claire Alain.
Thursday 6th August, 6.30pm
the grand organ pipework and carvings
Celebrity organ recitals
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Celebrity Organ Recital by James Orford

Join organist James Orford as he performs a recital of works celebrating César Franck.
Thursday 8th October, 6.30pm

Free Sunday organ recitals

Every Sunday at 4.30pm, we welcome an organist to the Cathedral to give a half-hour recital on our Grand Organ - completely free and unticketed for visitors. 

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Sunday organ recital programme

15th March: Laetare - Thomas Allery

22nd March: Passiontide - Tom Winpenny

5th April: Easter Day - Hamish Wagstaff

12th April: Michal Markuszewski

19th April: Aaron Shilson

26th April: Organ Mass - George Inscoe

3rd May: Jillian Gardner

10th May: David Dunnett

17th May: Keith Hearnshaw

24th May: Pentecost - George Inscoe 

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Organ giants recitals

Our organ recital series 'Organ Giants' celebrated 150 years of the Willis organ of St Paul’s. The series presents the complete organ works of J.S. Bach and Mendelssohn, alongside works by Robert and Clara Schumann and Brahms, with selected works demonstrating the influence of J.S. Bach.

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