Work in progress video 20th January 2015

News // January 20, 2015February 6, 2015 by Duncan Chapman

Clip #7 from Colchester Moot Hall Organ on Vimeo.

Programmes announced for Moot Hall Organ recitals, October-December 2019

News // October 2, 2019October 2, 2019 by Colchester New Music

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, […]

Recital: Ian Ray (Hon Borough Organist), 1pm, Tuesday 10 September 2019

News // September 4, 2019July 7, 2019 by Colchester New Music

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 – […]

Recital by Gillian Ward-Russell, 1pm, Tuesday 13 August 2019

News // August 7, 2019July 5, 2019 by Colchester New Music

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 […]

Organist interview: Colin Nicholson

News // July 31, 2019July 26, 2019 by Colchester New Music

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.

Moot Hall Organ events for Autumn 2019: recitals, and silent film with live organ

News // July 25, 2019October 2, 2019 by Colchester New Music

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, […]

Piano Studio recital by Maria Kustas in aid of the Friends of the Moot Hall Organ, Sunday 13 October 2019

News // July 24, 2019July 24, 2019 by Colchester New Music

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 […]

Recital by David Pipe (Leeds), 1pm, Tuesday 16 July 2019

News // July 10, 2019July 4, 2019 by Colchester New Music

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 […]

Programmes announced for Moot Hall Organ recitals, July-September 2019

News // June 23, 2019June 23, 2019 by Colchester New Music

The full programme for this summer’s Moot Hall Organ recitals can now be downloaded here. All recitals start at 1pm; admission is free with retiring collection for the Friends of the Moot Hall Organ. The season starts on Tuesday 16 July with David Pipe (Leeds Cathedral) playing Handel, Whitlock, Buxtehude, Mendelssohn, Huw Morgan, Liszt and […]

Composer interview: Alan Bullard

News // April 1, 2019April 1, 2019 by Colchester New Music

We talk to distinguished local composer Alan Bullard about composing for organ, and the role of the Moot Hall Organ in the musical life of Colchester. Read full interview here: Composer interview: Alan Bullard.

Piano Studio recital by Maria Kustas for the Friends of the Moot Hall Organ, Sunday 9 June 2019

News // March 25, 2019March 25, 2019 by Colchester New Music

‘The Friends of the Moot Hall Organ’ have been invited to a unique event! It’s a Piano Recital to raise funds for ‘The Friends’ in the Piano Studio of fellow Moot Hall Organ supporters in Colchester. It will be on Sunday 9th June at 3pm and it will be given by Maria Kustas, playing their […]

What’s On

October 8, 2019

Organ recital by Ashley Grote (Norwich Cathedral)

Starts: 1:00 pm

Ends: October 8, 2019 - 2:00 pm

Location: Colchester Town Hall, High St, Colchester CO1 1PJ, UK

Description:
Organ recital by Ashley Grote (Norwich Cathedral); free entry, retiring collection.

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October 13, 2019

Piano Recital by Maria Kustas

Starts: 3:00 pm

Ends: October 13, 2019 - 4:00 pm

Location: 195 Shrub End Rd, Colchester CO3 4RH, UK

Description:
A fundraising recital for the Friends of the Moot Hall Organ, given by rising star Maria Kustas and hosted by Derek and Roseanne Lorkin. Tickets are strictly limited and only obtainable in advance from nigelchapmanwine@btinternet.com.

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November 7, 2019

Phantom of the Opera (1925): silent film with live organ accompaniment by Richard Hills

Starts: 7:00 pm

Ends: November 7, 2019 - 9:30 pm

Location: Colchester Town Hall, High St, Colchester CO1 1PJ, UK

Description:
The classic 1925 silent film starring Lon Chaney, with live organ accompaniment by internationally renowned organist Richard Hills. Licensed bar. Tickets £15 plus booking fee from www.eventbrite.co.uk.

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November 12, 2019

Organ recital by Mark Brafield (Dorking, Surrey)

Starts: 1:00 pm

Ends: November 12, 2019 - 2:00 pm

Location: Colchester Town Hall, High St, Colchester CO1 1PJ, UK

Description:
Organ recital by Mark Brafield (Dorking, Surrey); free entry, retiring collection.

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December 10, 2019

Organ recital by Ian Ray (Hon. Borough Organist)

Starts: 1:00 pm

Ends: December 10, 2019 - 2:00 pm

Location: Colchester Town Hall, High St, Colchester CO1 1PJ, UK

Description:
Organ recital by Ian Ray (Hon. Borough Organist), free entry, retiring collection.

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