Join us at 1pm on Tuesday 10 December 2019 as Ian Ray and Gillian Wilson get us into the festive spirit. Free entry, retiring collection. Noël – Louis-Claude Daquin (1694-1772) Four Interludes on Christmas Carols – W.S. Lloyd Webber (1914-1982) i Noël Nouvelet ii Whence is this goodly fragrance flowing? iii Coventry Carol iv Good […]
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Recital: Mark Brafield (Dorking), 1pm, Tuesday 12 November 2019: ‘A Song, a Dance and a March (or two)’
Join us at 1pm on Tuesday 12 November 2019 for a recital by Mark Brafield (Dorking), making his first appearance at the Moot Hall. Free entry, retiring collection. Sonata in A Op 65 no 3 – Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) Con moto maestoso – Andante Tranquillo Romanian Folk Dances – Béla Bartók (1881-1945) Pièce d’Orgue (BWV […]
Read morePhantom of the Opera (1925): silent film with live organ by Richard Hills, Thursday 7 November 2019 at the Moot Hall
For the very first time at the Moot Hall, join us for a showing of the classic 1925 silent film Phantom of the Opera starring Lon Chaney, with live accompaniment on the Moot Hall Organ by acclaimed organist Richard Hills. Doors open at 7pm, performance starts at 7.30pm, Thursday 7 November 2019 at Colchester Town Hall, High […]
Read moreProgrammes announced for Moot Hall Organ recitals, October-December 2019
The 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. Ashley Grote (Norwich Cathedral) returns on 8 October to open the season with a recital of Guilmant, Handel, […]
Read moreRecital: Ian Ray (Hon Borough Organist), 1pm, Tuesday 10 September 2019
Join us at 1pm on Tuesday 10 September 2019 for a recital by Ian Ray (Hon Borough Organist), playing music by J.S. Bach, Liszt and Kenneth Leighton. Free entry, retiring collection. Prelude & Fugue in A minor (the ‘Great’) BWV 543 – J.S.Bach (1685 – 1750) Pastorella BWV 590 – J.S.Bach Pastorale – Allemande – […]
Read moreRecital by Gillian Ward-Russell, 1pm, Tuesday 13 August 2019
Join us at 1pm on Tuesday 13 August 2019 for a recital by Gillian Ward-Russell, who takes us on a meteorological journey. Free entry, retiring collection. Variations on Wehe, Windgen, wehe – Samuel Scheidt (1587 – 1654) Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern – Niels Gade (1817 – 1890) Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern – Walter […]
Read moreOrganist interview: Colin Nicholson
Colin Nicholson has been a central figure in the musical life of Colchester over several decades. We talk to him about his life as an organist, including over sixty years as Director of Music at St Botolph’s, Colchester. Read full interview here.
Read moreMoot Hall Organ events for Autumn 2019: recitals, and silent film with live organ
We are pleased to announce the programme of events for Autumn 2019, including recitals by distinguished organists Ashley Grote, Mark Brafield and Ian Ray. In addition, for the very first time in the Moot Hall we are thrilled to present a showing of the classic 1925 silent film ‘Phantom of the Opera’ starring Lon Chaney, […]
Read morePiano Studio recital by Maria Kustas in aid of the Friends of the Moot Hall Organ, Sunday 13 October 2019
At the beginning of June, six of ‘The Friends’ Committee were among the very appreciative audience that thoroughly enjoyed a piano recital by Maria Kustas, hosted by Derek and Rosanne Lorkin, to raise funds for us. We readily agreed at our next committee to accept Derek and Rosanne’s generous offer to invite Maria back in […]
Read moreRecital by David Pipe (Leeds), 1pm, Tuesday 16 July 2019
Join us at 1pm on Tuesday 16 July 2019 for a recital by David Pipe (Leeds); the first visit of this very accomplished organ recitalist who has received acclaim throughout the UK and in the USA for his exciting interpretations. Free entry, retiring collection. Overture from An Occasional Oratorio, HW 62 – G.F. Handel (1685 […]
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