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NEWCASTLE CATHEDRAL
NEWCASTLE CATHEDRAL
A BEACON OF LIGHT
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Organ Recital Before Christmas │ James Watson – ‘O Holy Night’, ‘Sleigh Ride’, ‘Walking in the Air’ & More
22nd December @ 1:05 pm - 1:45 pm
FREEJoin Newcastle Cathedral’s Organ Scholar, James Watson, for a wonderfully festive afternoon organ recital on Monday 22 December.
Held every Monday throughout the year, the Cathedral’s organ recitals offer a chance to enjoy exceptional music in an inspiring setting. This special pre-Christmas recital will celebrate the season with a joyful and reflective programme, from much-loved festive favourites to majestic organ masterpieces.
Programme:
‘A Christmas Fantasy’ Jonathan Scott (1978–)
‘O Holy Night’ Adolphe Adam (1803–1856), arr. Scott
‘Pièce d’Orgue’ (BWV 572) J.S. Bach (1685–1750)
‘Desseins Éternels’ from ‘La Nativité du Seigneur’ Olivier Messiaen (1908–1992)
‘Sleigh Ride’ Leroy Anderson (1908–1975), arr. Thomas Trotter
‘Walking in the Air’ from ‘The Snowman’ Howard Blake (1938–), arr. Robert Gower
‘Toccata’ from Symphony No. 5, Charles-Marie Widor (1844–1937)
FREE to attend – no booking required.
Donations welcome.
Image credit: A Currier and Ives Lithograph, Public Domain.
This Christmas, please consider supporting our ‘Not Just a Pipe Dream’ Organ Appeal, helping to secure a beautifully restored instrument for future generations.
