Colchester Town Hall’s majestic 1902 Norman & Beard organ is at the heart of this ancient East Anglian town’s musical life, featuring in lunchtime recitals, concerts, civic ceremonies and weddings.
After live recitals at the Moot Hall re-start with Ian Ray on September 8 2020, we will be continuing straight on to the autumn season, including the two recitals postponed from the summer. All attendees must register in advance with Cllr Nigel Chapman, Chairman of the Friends of the Moot Hall Organ (nigelchapmanwine@hotmail.com or 01206 […]
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We are delighted to announced that Ian Ray’s organ and piano recital with the theme of ‘Moonlight’ will be going ahead as planned on Tuesday 8th September at 1pm. To mark the 250th anniversary year of Beethoven’s birth the programme will include a performance of his ‘Moonlight’ sonata followed by Debussy’s popular Clair de Lune. […]
Read moreThe proposed August recital by Stephen King has now been POSTPONED due to the ongoing Coronavirus situation. We very much hope to be able to start again in September. Please check this site for further updates.
Read moreThe planned 14 July recital by William Saunders has now been POSTPONED until 13 October. We very much hope to recommence our recital series in August, depending upon Government guidance. Further updates will be posted on the Moot Hall Organ website closer to the time.
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The Friends of the Moot Hall Organ to fund new equipment It has become increasingly clear that the organ has been subjected to a considerable range of humidity over the last few years since its restoration was completed; some of that was due to difficulties with the heating sensors in the Moot Hall that led […]
Read moreIan Ray (Hon Borough Organist) returns on Tuesday 10 March to play a selection of Josef Rheinberger’s Monologues for organ Op 162 and a favourite piano piece by Beethoven. Free entry, retiring collection. Monologues Op 162 – Josef Rheinberger (1839 – 1901) Con Moto in C major Andante tranquillo in E major Poco agitato in […]
Read moreWe will be taking our usual break from recitals during the Spring. Please note that the April piano recital by Maria Kustas will not now be taking place, as the Town Hall will be closed. Information on Summer and Autumn recitals will be posted on this site closer to the time – please check back […]
Read moreOn Tuesday 11 February, William Baldry (St Mary-le-Tower, Ipswich) plays a varied programme of 19th and 20th century organ music. Free entry, retiring collection. Intrada (Op 11a) – Jean Sibelius (1865 – 1957) Prelude on ‘Rhosymedre’ – Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872 – 1958) Bridal March from ‘The Birds of Aristophanes’ – C. Hubert H. Parry […]
Read moreDistinguished organist David Poulter (Royal Hospital School, Holbrook) makes his first visit to the Moot Hall on Tuesday 14 January. David was until recently the organist at Liverpool Cathedral and is a well known recitalist throughout the UK. Free entry, retiring collection. Fanfare – John Cook (1918 – 1984) Fugue in C major Bux 174 […]
Read moreThe complete programme for this autumn’s Moot Hall Organ recitals can now be downloaded via the link below. All recitals start at 1pm; admission is free with retiring collection for the Friends of the Moot Hall Organ. Distinguished organist David Poulter (Royal Hospital School, Holbrook) makes his first visit to the Moot Hall on Tuesday […]
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