Friday 8th May and Saturday 9th May
Following its triumphant restoration by Messrs Harrison & Harrison, Bristol Cathedral’s organ returns in full glory, celebrated by internationally acclaimed organist David Briggs, who is renowned for his virtuosity, musicality, and inventive transcriptions of orchestral works.
For the Harry Crook Grand Opening Recital on Friday 8th May David will bring music spanning five centuries to life, demonstrating the full capabilities of the Cathedral’s magnificent instrument.
His programme will include:
- Etude Symphonique, Op. 78 – Marco Enrico Bossi (1891-1925)
- Concerto in D major, BWV 1054 – J S Bach (1685-1750), transcribed by Bernard Winsemius
- i. Allegro
- ii. Adagio e piano sempre
- iii. Allegro
- Mouvement – Jean Berveiller (1904-76)
- Cortège et Litanie, Op. 19, No. 2 – Marcel Dupré (1886-1971)
- Variations on Greensleeves – David Briggs (b. 1962)
- Introduction, Passacaglia and Fugue, Op. 149 – Healey Willan (1880-1968)
- Improvisation on a given theme – David Briggs
The following evening – Saturday 9th May – David will improvise a thrilling live score to Rupert Julian’s 1925 film Phantom of the Opera.
These two events are a collaboration between Bristol Cathedral and Bristol Beacon, and tickets are available by following the appropriate link to the Bristol Beacon website: Harry Crook Opening Recital and Phantom of the Opera