Organ recitals

Organ recitals are held in the Abbey every Sunday afternoon.

These 30-minute concerts are free of charge and a wide range of music is presented, showcasing the Abbey’s magnificent Harrison & Harrison organ.

Reservations are not required but you will not be able to attend if the seating allocation is full.

This month's organ recitals

1st - 31st January 2026
Sunday, 4th January 2026
Second Sunday of Christmas
5.00pm Organ Recital Nave
given by Augustine Cox, Trinity College, Cambridge

Buxtehude Praeludium in G minor BuxWV 150
Bach Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr BWV 663
Alain Introduction et variations (Suite)
Ropek Toccata

Sunday, 11th January 2026
The Baptism of Christ - First Sunday of Epiphany
5.00pm Organ Recital Nave
given by Paul Greally, Assistant Organist

music by Herbert Howells
Rhapsody II
Psalm-Preludes Set 2
   i. Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O Lord
   ii. Yea, the darkness is no darkness with thee
   iii. Sing unto him a new song

Sunday, 18th January 2026
Second Sunday of Epiphany
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
5.00pm Organ Recital Nave
given by Harrison Cole, King's College, Cambridge

Hough Sonatina for Organ
Howells Rhapsody I
Messiaen Dieu parmi nous

Sunday, 25th January 2026
Third Sunday of Epiphany
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
5.00pm Organ Recital Nave
given by James Gough, Southwark Cathedral

Bednall Meditation on 'Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern'
Alain Scherzo (Suite)
Reimann Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern Op 25

Everyone is welcome to attend these recitals, free of charge. Security checks are in place upon entry.