Organ Masterclass
Wayne Marshall
A rare chance to step inside the creative process and observe a master musician at work with local organ students, exploring the art of improvisation under his expert guidance. Free event -no booking required.
From 25 July – 1 August
A superb selection of concerts features the Festival’s own choirs, internationally-recognised soloists, and the world-renowned Philharmonia Orchestra.
Alhambra Inspirations
Virtuoso Spanish music for two guitars
Lunchtime Organ Recitals from July to September
Every Tuesday at 1pm
Free with retiring collection
Roots
Sydney Guillaume – Kalinda
Reena Esmail – Man tu shudam, tu man shudi
Elaine Hagenberg – A Farewell
Paul Crabtree – The Valley of Delight: Death and Resurrection
Arvo Pärt – Which Was the Son of
Rolando Budini – La Arenosa
Kim Andre Arnesen – Even when He is silent
Shruthi Rajasekar – New work (world premiere)
Jaakko Mäntyjärvi – Four Shakespeare Songs
A.R. Rahman – Balleilakka
Monday 3 August – Sunday 9 August
Musica Deo Sacra is a festival celebrating music in the liturgy, with nine choral services – Masses, Evensongs, Compline, a Requiem and Matins, alongside events, concerts & talks. From ancient plainsong and glorious polyphony to the most spine-tingling contemporary pieces, they aim to present the very best in sacred choral music in this glorious setting.
Free with retiring collection
The Lark Ascending
Performed by a small, handpicked group of outstanding young singers, the concert celebrates the richness and enduring beauty of the British choral tradition in one of the country's most awe-inspiring sacred spaces.
Tomasz Nowak - St Lamberti, Munster
No tickets are required and admission is free with a retiring collection.
Geminiani - Concerto in D minor 'La Folia', H.143 (1726)
François Couperin - Apothéose de Lully (1725)
Couperin - L'Apothéose de Corelli (1724)
All pieces arranged for baroque organ by August Guan.
Soloist - Dr August Guan, baroque organ
No ticket required, free admission
Award-winning Ukrainian violinist Tetiana Hnilytska, who performed with the Odesa Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra until 2022, joins pianist Sara Harris for an inspiring programme of international classics alongside gems of Ukrainian music, in support of humanitarian and medical aid for Ukraine.
The programme includes work by Bach, Grieg, A. Pizolla, J. Williams and M. Skoyrk
Gala Concert
A spectacular gala performance featuring the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, conducted by Adrian Partington, Director of Music at Gloucester Cathedral, alongside internationally acclaimed organist Thomas Trotter. The programme will include works by Joseph Jongen and Camille Saint-Saëns.
Soloist- Chloe Underwood (soprano)
