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St Mary Redcliffe: PHILIP ASPDEN

St Mary Redcliffe: PHILIP ASPDEN

Thu 17 Jul 2025    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Philip Aspden, of Llandaff Cathedral, gives a sumptuous recital of organ favourites, perfect for the summer season, to include Widor's 'Marche Pontificale' and Norman Cocker's 'Tuba Tune'
All Saints Clifton - Jed Hughes

All Saints Clifton - Jed Hughes

Wed 16 Jul 2025    
1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
Jed Hughes gives a varied programme of music by Duruflé, Mendelssohn, Elgar,Bach Calvin Hampton and Franck, starting at 1.10pm
St Mary Redcliffe: GAVIN PHELPS

St Mary Redcliffe: GAVIN PHELPS

Thu 10 Jul 2025    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
GAVIN PHELPS, organ
All Saints Clifton - Paul Walton

All Saints Clifton - Paul Walton

Wed 9 Jul 2025    
1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
Paul Walton continues his all-Bach series of recitals at All Saints Clifton, featuring at its heart the Trio Sonata No 3 in Dmin, BWV527.
St Monica's Organ Rebuilt

St Monica's Organ Rebuilt

Sat 5 Jul 2025    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Saturday 5th July at 2pm at St Monica's. The event will be in three parts: A short talk by Nick Sherwood, a demonstration of the organ; open console for members to explore the rebuilt organ.
St Mary Redcliffe: SACRAMENTO MASTER SINGERS

St Mary Redcliffe: SACRAMENTO MASTER SINGERS

Thu 3 Jul 2025    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
SACRAMENTO MASTER SINGERS: A special journey, exploring works by composers from both sides of the Atlantic. Inspired by Greenwich Mean Time, this concert reflects themes of peace and hope. Join us in celebrating our shared humanity through this delightful concert.
All Saints Clifton - Paul Walton - CANCELLED

All Saints Clifton - Paul Walton - CANCELLED

Wed 2 Jul 2025    
1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
The Wednesday lunchtime recital at All Saints on 2 July 2025 has regretfully had to be CANCELLED. Bach Trio Sonatas & Schübler Chorales – III Prelude [...]
DURSLEY COFFEE, CAKE & MUSIC - Nigel Nash

DURSLEY COFFEE, CAKE & MUSIC - Nigel Nash

Sat 28 Jun 2025    
10:30 am - 11:45 am
DURSLEY 2025 COFFEE, CAKE & MUSIC This is the 20th series of Saturday morning organ concerts organised by Nigel Davies. This month the soloist is [...]
St Mary Redcliffe: SHANNA HART

St Mary Redcliffe: SHANNA HART

Thu 26 Jun 2025    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Shanna Hart is currently Director of Music at St Botolph-without-Aldgate, London, and Assistant Organist at Selwyn College, Cambridge.
Christ Church City: ALICE HARRINGTON

Christ Church City: ALICE HARRINGTON

Wed 25 Jun 2025    
1:10 pm - 1:45 pm
Harry van Wijk (Concert organist, Holland) plays Debussy - Clair de Lune, Fauré - Sicilenne, plus music from Schindler's List and Pirates of the Caribbean.
St Mary Redcliffe: JAKE SCICINKSI

St Mary Redcliffe: JAKE SCICINKSI

Thu 19 Jun 2025    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Jake Scicinksi | Organ. "German Contrapuntalists and their Musical Descendants" An exciting programme taking us from Bach through to Parry and Ireland. The programme is set to include Benedictus by Alec Rowley and Mendelssohn’s Third Sonata.
Christ Church City: HARRY van WIJK

Christ Church City: HARRY van WIJK

Wed 18 Jun 2025    
1:10 pm - 1:45 pm
Harry van Wijk (Concert organist, Holland) plays Debussy - Clair de Lune, Fauré - Sicilenne, plus music from Schindler's List and Pirates of the Caribbean.
Saturday Morning Organ Elevenses - PETER WRIGHT

Saturday Morning Organ Elevenses - PETER WRIGHT

Sat 14 Jun 2025    
10:30 am - 11:45 am
This month's Organ Elevenses is given by Peter Wright. Hot drinks and cake are served from 1030; the music begins at 11.00 and lasts around 40 mins.
Christ Church City: HARRISON ROBB & CATRIONA MACKENZIE

Christ Church City: HARRISON ROBB & CATRIONA MACKENZIE

Wed 11 Jun 2025    
1:10 pm - 1:45 pm
Harrison Rob (Baritone) & Catriona Mairi Mackenzie (piano) perform Vaughan-Williams "Songs of Travel", and music by Samuel Barber and Rebecca Clarke.
07 Jun

AGM and EDGAR JOYCE RECITAL

Sat 7 Jun 2025    
4:45 pm - 7:00 pm
4.45pm Annual General Meeting and Inauguration of new President 6.00pm Edgar Joyce Organ Recital   Edgar Joyce was born in Bristol in 1911 and was involved [...]
Coffee, Cake & Music - KEITH HEARNSHAW

Coffee, Cake & Music - KEITH HEARNSHAW

Sat 31 May 2025    
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday morning recitals at St James's Church, Dursley. Coffee, tea and cakes are available from 1030; the music starts at 1100 and lasts about 30-40 minutes. Entry is free but there will be a retiring collection to support the work of St James's Church.
All Saints Clifton - Alison Howell

All Saints Clifton - Alison Howell

Wed 28 May 2025    
1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
The Wednesday lunchtime recital series at All Saints continues on 28 May 2025 with a recital by Alison Howell, Organist at St John's Keynsham. Admission is [...]
Saturday Morning Organ Treats - JOHN TALBOT

Saturday Morning Organ Treats - JOHN TALBOT

Sat 24 May 2025    
10:30 am - 11:45 am
The series of Saturday Morning Organ Treats continues at Redland Park United Reformed Church. Tea, Coffee and Cake at 10.30am followed at 11am by 45 mins of music, performed by John Talbot
All Saints Clifton - Paul Walton

All Saints Clifton - Paul Walton

Wed 21 May 2025    
1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
The Wednesday lunchtime recital series at All Saints continues on 21 May 2025 with an all-Bach recital by Paul Walton, Assistant Organist at Bristol Cathedral. This [...]
COME HEAR AND PLAY THE ORGAN YOURSELF!

COME HEAR AND PLAY THE ORGAN YOURSELF!

Sat 17 May 2025    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
2025 President's Afternoon As part of the RCO's national PLAY THE ORGAN YEAR 2025, please come and join us to hear and play the pipe organ [...]
All Saints Clifton - Paul Walton

All Saints Clifton - Paul Walton

Wed 14 May 2025    
1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
The Wednesday lunchtime recital series at All Saints continues on 14 May 2025 with an all-Bach recital by Paul Walton, Assistant Organist at Bristol Cathedral. His [...]
All Saints Clifton - Huw Morgan

All Saints Clifton - Huw Morgan

Wed 7 May 2025    
1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
The Wednesday lunchtime recital series at All Saints returns on 7 May 2025 with a recital by Huw Morgan, recently appointed Associated Director of Music [...]
All Saints Clifton - Huw Morgan

All Saints Clifton - Huw Morgan

Tue 6 May 2025    
1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
The Wednesday lunchtime recital series at All Saints returns on 7 May 2025 with a recital by Huw Morgan, who has recently taken over as [...]
Visit to York

Visit to York

Wed 23 Apr 2025 - Sat 26 Apr 2025    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Details still to be settled. Travel will most likely be by (shared) cars, since coach or rail travel looks to be very expensive.
Saturday Morning Organ Treats - JONATHAN PRICE

Saturday Morning Organ Treats - JONATHAN PRICE

Sat 12 Apr 2025    
10:30 am - 11:45 am
Monthly Saturday morning recitals at Westbury-on-Trym Parish Church, Church Road, BS9 3EQ. This month's recital is given by Jonathan Price Hot drinks and cake are [...]
Saturday Morning Organ Treats - PETER CLEMENTS

Saturday Morning Organ Treats - PETER CLEMENTS

Sat 22 Mar 2025    
10:30 am - 11:45 am
The series of Saturday Morning Organ Treats continues at Redland Park United Reformed Church. Tea, Coffee and Cake at 10.30am followed at 11am by 45 mins of music, performed by Peter Clements
BRISTOL MUSIC FESTIVAL - Organ Classes & Masterclass

BRISTOL MUSIC FESTIVAL - Organ Classes & Masterclass

Sat 15 Mar 2025    
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
The 2025 Organ Classes will take place on Saturday 15 March, at 2pm. The venue for 2025 will be All Saints Clifton, as the refurbishment [...]
THE VIERNE SYMPHONIES

THE VIERNE SYMPHONIES

Tue 11 Mar 2025    
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm
In a series of six lunchtime concerts, Paul Walton will perform Louis Vierne's Six symphonies on the organ of Redland Park United Reformed Church BS6 [...]
BDOA Annual Lunch

BDOA Annual Lunch

Sat 8 Mar 2025    
12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Usual venue - Lincombe Barn, Downend BS16 2RW. Times and guest speaker yet to be confirmed.
THE VIERNE SYMPHONIES

THE VIERNE SYMPHONIES

Tue 4 Mar 2025    
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm
In a series of six lunchtime concerts, Paul Walton will perform Louis Vierne's Six symphonies on the organ of Redland Park United Reformed Church BS6 [...]
THE VIERNE SYMPHONIES

THE VIERNE SYMPHONIES

Tue 25 Feb 2025    
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm
In a series of six lunchtime concerts, Paul Walton will perform Louis Vierne's Six symphonies on the organ of Redland Park United Reformed Church BS6 [...]
Open Console at Redland Park URC

Open Console at Redland Park URC

Sat 15 Feb 2025    
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
A great opportunity for members to play this fine 4-manual Willis, probably in 15-20 minute slots. Details and timing will be confirmed here and by [...]
Saturday Morning Organ Treats - JONATHAN PRICE

Saturday Morning Organ Treats - JONATHAN PRICE

Sat 15 Feb 2025    
10:30 am - 11:45 am
The series of Saturday Morning Organ Treats continues at Redland Park United Reformed Church. Tea, Coffee and Cake at 10.30am followed at 11am by 45 mins of music, performed by JONATHAN PRICE.
Hymn Forum at Bath Abbey

Hymn Forum at Bath Abbey

Tue 11 Feb 2025    
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for a Hymn Forum on Tuesday 11 February at 6.30pm. Panel Chair:     Revd Canon Guy Bridgewater, Rector of Bath Abbey Guest Speakers: [...]
THE VIERNE SYMPHONIES

THE VIERNE SYMPHONIES

Tue 11 Feb 2025    
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm
In a series of six lunchtime concerts, Paul Walton will perform Louis Vierne's Six symphonies on the organ of Redland Park United Reformed Church BS6 [...]
THE VIERNE SYMPHONIES

THE VIERNE SYMPHONIES

Tue 4 Feb 2025    
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm
In a series of six lunchtime concerts, Paul Walton will perform Louis Vierne's Six symphonies on the organ of Redland Park United Reformed Church BS6 [...]
THE VIERNE SYMPHONIES

THE VIERNE SYMPHONIES

Tue 28 Jan 2025    
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm
In a series of six lunchtime concerts, Paul Walton will perform Louis Vierne's Six symphonies on the organ of Redland Park United Reformed Church BS6 [...]
Saturday Morning Organ Treats - NIGEL NASH

Saturday Morning Organ Treats - NIGEL NASH

Sat 18 Jan 2025    
10:30 am - 11:45 am
The series of Saturday Morning Organ Treats continues at Redland Park United Reformed Church. Tea, Coffee and Cake at 10.30am followed at 11am by 45 mins of music, performed by Nigel Nash
Illustrated talk by Vice President MARK LEE

Illustrated talk by Vice President MARK LEE

Tue 14 Jan 2025    
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Illustrated talk by Vice President Mark Lee in advance of his taking up the role of President in June.
Bath Abbey La Nativité du Seigneur

Bath Abbey La Nativité du Seigneur

Sun 5 Jan 2025    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
An opportunity to hear an Epiphany performance of Oliver Messiaen's mystical organ cycle of nine meditations with readings, La Nativité du Seigneur (The Birth of [...]