Lunchtime Organ Showcases

Jan –

With Carol Williams – UK Concert Organist

British organist Carol Williams studied at the Royal Academy of Music. She moved to the USA where she was appointed Chapel Organist at Yale University and from there to New York City and San Diego, where she became Civic Organist. She is now Organist Emerita.

Feb –

With Stefan Donner – University of Music & Performing Arts, Vienna

Stefan now teaches at the University of Music and Performing Arts, Vienna, having previously been Organist at Klosterneuburg Abbey. He won several organ prizes, including the first prize of the Austrian Franz Schmidt Organ Competition.

Mar –

With Paul Derrett.

Apr –

With Philip Rushforth – Organist & Master of the Choristers, Chester Cathedral

Philip has had a life-long association with Chester Cathedral, where he is now Organist and Master of the Choristers. He was previously Organ Scholar at Trinity College, Cambridge, and subsequently Assistant Organist at Southwell Minster.

May –

With Tim Harper – Assistant Director of Music, Ripon Cathedral

Tim has been Assistant Director of Music at Ripon Cathedral since September 2014. He won the Silver Medal of the Worshipful Company of Musicians and was then appointed Assistant Director of Music at Birmingham Cathedral.

Jun –

With Luke Bond, Organist, St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle

Luke Bond grew up in Gloucester and later became Organist of Clifton College. Having been Assistant Organist of Truro Cathedral for eight years, he was appointed Organist and Assistant Director of Music of St George’s, Windsor, in 2017. Luke was the organist not only for the wedding of Harry and Meghan but also for the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh in 2021.