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Local Organ EventsThis listing includes organ-related events within easy reach of Reading. Please contact to have your event included on this page or to subscribe to our events mailing list. For a comprehensive nationwide listing, visit www.organrecitals.uk Sign up to our Mailing ListAn email listing of local organ-related events is sent out twelve times a year, around the end of each month. Sign up to our mailing list using this form (hosted on the MailChimp email service). In accordance with our Privacy Policy, the Berkshire Organists' Association will not retain or use your data for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe from the emails at any time.
2025Thursday 10 July, 1.10pm St Nicolas Church, Newbury. Organ recital by Ian Hockley (Uppingham and Cairo). Admission free. Retiring Collection. For further details visit the Newbury & District Organists' Association website. Thursday 14 August, 1.10pm St Nicolas Church, Newbury. Organ recital by James Paget (St Mary Magdalene-in-Paddington). Admission free. Retiring Collection. For further details visit the Newbury & District Organists' Association website. Saturday 17 August, 6.15pm St Paul's Church, Reading Road, Wokingham. Music for a Summer Evening. Organ recital by Christopher Cipkin, in aid of the organ maintenance fund. Programme includes music by Bach, Rheinberger, Guilmant and others, inspired by travel and holidays away from home. Admission free. Retiring Collection. Refreshments served following the recital. Thursday 11 September, 1.10pm St Nicolas Church, Newbury. Organ recital by Stephen Holmes (St Michael & All Angels, Lambourn). Admission free. Retiring Collection. For further details visit the Newbury & District Organists' Association website. Saturday 13 September, 10.30am - 4.30pm ** Free BOA-supported Heritage Day Events ** Reading Town Hall Heritage Open Day. Come to hear, learn about and play the famous 'Father' Willis organ. A full day of free events celebrating the Royal College of Organists' 'Play The Organ Year 2025'. Programme for the day includes a concert, talks, a masterclass and an opportunity for members of the public to have a go at playing the mighty Willis organ in the Concert Hall. For more details, visit the Concert Hall website. Wednesday 24 September, 7pm Windsor Parish Church of St John the Baptist. Organ recital by John Challenger (Assistant Organist, Salisbury Cathedral). Programme includes movements from The Planets (Holst) and music by Stanford and Vaughan Williams. The recital will be followed by refreshments. Tickets £10, which will be available from the Windsor Festival website. Thursday 9 October, 1.10pm St Nicolas Church, Newbury. Organ recital by Roy Woodhams (Cranleigh, Surrey). Admission free. Retiring Collection. For further details visit the Newbury & District Organists' Association website. Monday 3 November, 1pm ** BOA-supported Event ** Reading Town Hall (The Concert Hall). Lunchtime Organ Recital by Inversion (Flute & Organ Duo). Programme to include music by Bach, Widor and Saint-Saëns, plus Fantasias on two hymn tunes. Tickets £5 in advance, or £6 on the door. Please note that the venue no longer accepts cash, so all payments must be made using a credit or debit card. To book, visit the Concert Hall website. Refreshments will be available in the Pantry Cafe before the recital. Thursday 13 November, 1.10pm St Nicolas Church, Newbury. Organ recital by Nat Keiller (Windsor). Admission free. Retiring Collection. For further details visit the Newbury & District Organists' Association website. Sunday 7 December, 7.00 - 8.15pm Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, London. London Contemporary Orchestra with Claire M Singer (organ) in a performance of music by Claire M Singer. For further details and to book tickets, visit the Southbank Centre website. Thursday 11 December, 1.10pm Newbury Methodist Church. Organ recital by Clive Grant (Crewkerne). Admission free. Retiring Collection. For further details visit the Newbury & District Organists' Association website. 2026Monday 26 January, 1pm ** BOA-supported Event ** Reading Town Hall (The Concert Hall). Lunchtime Organ Recital by Mark Brafield (Concert Organist). Programme to include music by Stanley, Franck and Bach. Tickets £5 in advance, or £6 on the door. Please note that the venue no longer accepts cash, so all payments must be made using a credit or debit card. To book, visit the Concert Hall website. Refreshments will be available in the Pantry Cafe before the recital. Tuesday 27 January, 7.00 - 8.55pm Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London. Organ recital by Daniel Hyde. Programme includes music by Bach, Mozart, Debussy, Wallen, Alain and Duruflé. For further details and to book tickets, visit the Southbank Centre website. Monday 2 March, 1pm ** BOA-supported Event ** Reading Town Hall (The Concert Hall). Lunchtime Organ Recital by Andrew Prior (London). Programme to include music by Bach, Bridge, Thalben Ball and Dubois. Tickets £5 in advance, or £6 on the door. Please note that the venue no longer accepts cash, so all payments must be made using a credit or debit card. To book, visit the Concert Hall website. Refreshments will be available in the Pantry Cafe before the recital. Monday 11 May, 1pm ** BOA-supported Event ** Reading Town Hall (The Concert Hall). Lunchtime Organ Recital by Sacro-Profano (Jeremiah Stephenson, organ & Massimo Modoni, baritone). Programme to include vocal music and organ solos by Verdi, Liszt, Rossini, Mascagni and Puccini. Tickets £5 in advance, or £6 on the door. Please note that the venue no longer accepts cash, so all payments must be made using a credit or debit card. To book, visit the Concert Hall website. Refreshments will be available in the Pantry Cafe before the recital. Monday 29 June, 1pm ** BOA-supported Event ** Reading Town Hall (The Concert Hall). Lunchtime Organ Recital by an Eton College organ student. Programme to be announced. Tickets £5 in advance, or £6 on the door. Please note that the venue no longer accepts cash, so all payments must be made using a credit or debit card. To book, visit the Concert Hall website. Refreshments will be available in the Pantry Cafe before the recital.
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