The Vigil of All Saints

Canon Graham Holcombe is playing the organ at Swansea Minster on Friday 31 October, the night before All Saints' Day. The recital is called The Vigil of All Saints, and it's organised by the Minster itself.

It's a programme of atmospheric and powerful music reflecting on the meaning and mystery of All Hallows' Eve, played on the cathedral's organ, 'Gaia'. Among the works is J.S. Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, one of the most recognisable pieces of organ music there is. The page notes that Bach inscribed his music Soli Deo Gloria — 'To God alone be the glory' — and Holcombe adds that through music our image of God is enlarged in awe and majesty, in adoration and praise for what is good in the world.

The whole thing runs for about an hour and a half, so it's a proper evening of music rather than a short service. If you're not familiar with the venue, it's at St Mary's, 11A Saint Mary's Square, SA1 3LP.

It starts at 18:00 and goes until 19:30, with doors open from midday if you want to get in early. Entry is free, though donations are welcome.