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Concerts at the cathedral

Every effort is made to keep this page up-to-date and the information accurate. However, before attending an event at the Cathedral it is always advisable to check dates and times with the Cathedral Office on +44 (0)1727 860780 or the contact name given.

IOFS Recital
11 Sep 2010

When: 11 Sep 2010

Time: 17.30

Location: Crossing

Details:

International Organ Festival at St Albans
Louis Robilliard (France)

Programme to include:

Prelude in E Flat BWV 552 J S Bach

Two Chorales from Op.122 Herzliebster Jesu Mein Jesu der du mich Johannes Brahms

Saint François de Paule marchant sur les flots (Transcription by Louis Robilliard) Ferenc Liszt

Symphonie Romane Op.73 Choral; Final Charles-Marie Widor

Fugue in E flat BWV 552 J S Bach

St Albans Cathedral Ex Choristers Association
18 Sep 2010

When: 18 Sep 2010

Time: 19.30

Location: Nave

Details:

'Their sound is gone out'

A Celebration of St. Albans Abbey’s Living Musical Heritage

Handel’s Coronation Anthems

with

The Abbey Girls’ Choir – The Abbey Singers – The Exquire

Conducted by: Andrew Parnell    Organ: Tom Winpenny

With Special Guest performers:

Rod Argent - former Chorister, & member of St Albans band 'The Zombies'.

Simon Johnson - St Paul's Cathedral

Simon Lindley – Leeds Parish Church

Andrew Lucas – St Albans Cathedral

in aid of the St Albans Cathedral Ex-Choristers Association

Tickets: £15 Front Nave, £8 Rear Nave, £5 Side Aisles, £8 Concessions

Tickets are now on sale at the Information Desk (01727 890256)

Also available by post from Malcolm Bury (Chairman), 23, Long Plough, Aston Clinton, Aylesbury, Bucks. HP22 5HB or e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Organ extravaganza
26 Sep 2010

When: 26 Sep 2010

Time: 15.30 - 16.30

Location: Nave

Details:

To mark the recent restoration of the Cathedral’s organ, and to thank those who kindly provided support, the Cathedral invites you to come along and listen to music you never thought you would hear on an organ!

Resident organist Tom Winpenny, James McVinnie (Westminster Abbey Assistant Organist) and Peter Holder (St Albans Organ Scholar) will play popular classics including the Pirates of the Caribbean Medley, The Sorcerer's Apprentice and Star Wars. Commentary will be provided by Andrew Lucas, Master of the Music, while a big screen will enable the audience to see the musicians in action.

Everyone is welcome. Further details of this concert can be found in our News section or you can contact the Development Office on 01727 890229.

Tickets: £5 on the door (free to individuals who have sponsored a pipe)

IOFS Recital
6 Nov 2010

When: 6 Nov 2010

Time: 17.30

Location: Crossing

Details:

International Organ Festival at St Albans
Konstantin Volostnov (Russia)   

Programme to include:

Passacaglia BWV 582 J S Bach

From Six etudes in Canonic form Op.56 Nicht zu schnell - Innig - Nicht zu schnell Robert Schumann

Fantasia in G major Op.110 Alexander Glazunov

Andante cantabile (from Symphony No.5) Piotr Tchaikovsky

Perpetuum mobile (2003) Dianiyar Dianov