Organ recital by the Lincoln Cathedral Organists and Lincoln Cathedral Choir, with Bach and Widor, on the Father Willis organ.
The Lincoln Cathedral Organists and Lincoln Cathedral Choir are taking over Lincoln Cathedral on Tuesday 20 October for Organ Extravaganza, the fifth evening of the Grand Organ Festival. The festival brings some of the UK's finest organists to the cathedral's Father Willis organ, and this particular night puts the cathedral's own resident musicians centre stage.
The programme leans on the big names. You'll hear J.S. Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D minor and Widor's Toccata, two of the most famous organ pieces ever written, alongside a selection of choral favourites. It's a night that pairs the sheer scale of the organ with the choir, so it's as much about the voices as it is about the pipes.
One thing that sets this apart from a standard recital is the view. Live video screens let you watch from the organ loft, so you can see the organists at work while you listen. There's also a chance to meet them afterwards and hear a bit about how they do it. The festival itself is run by the Lincoln Cathedral Learning, Arts, Culture and Events CIO, a registered charity.
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The cathedral is a place of worship and pilgrimage first and foremost, with daily services and visitor tours that include walks through the stained glass and the historic graffiti. It was consecrated in the 11th century and has welcomed visitors for almost a thousand years, and it's still one of the great cathedrals of the world. Organ Extravaganza starts at 7:00pm on Tuesday 20 October at Lincoln Cathedral, Minster Yard, Lincoln LN2 1PX, and tickets are £5.00.
