Lunchtime at Redcliffe
Free recitals by musicians from around the world
Thursday lunchtime recitals are a long-standing tradition at St Mary Redcliffe, giving people the opportunity to hear music played in our historic church. The church has a four manual pipe organ by Harrison and Harrison of Durham, which is highly regarded as a masterpiece of the early twentieth century.
Thursdays / 1:00pm / Free ENTRY
Join us this spring for an exciting series of free lunchtime recitals in one of England’s finest parish churches.
Thursday 15th May 2025
‘I’m Gonna Sing ‘Til the Spirit Moves in My Hear”
St. James United Methodist Chancel Choir | Choir
We are delighted to welcome the St. james United Methodist Chancel Choir all the way from Little Rock in Arkansas. They bring their programme of choral music from Europe and the USA.
Thursday 29th May - Soteria
Aithério | Choir
A magical, intimate, and thought-provoking recital from the acapella Aethérios quartet, pondering what it means to attain salvation.
Thursday 5th June
Bristol Madrigals Society | Choir
Thursday 12th June - Rondos and Miniatures
Alan Schiller | Piano
We are delighted to have Alan Schiller return to St Mary Redcliffe to give us a piano recital featuring the works of Mozart and Schumann. Programme to include Mozart’s Rondo in D and Schumann’s Kinderscenen.
Thursday 19th June - German Contrapuntalists and their Musical Descendants’
Jake Scicinksi | Organ
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 Sontata.
Thursday 26th June
Shanna Hart | Organ
Thursday 3rd July - Where the Light Begins
Sacramento Master Singers | Choir
Short synopsis from their own website: 'Where the Light Begins – Our season concludes with this 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. We will then take our 2025 tour through Wales, Cornwall, and Ireland, uniting through the transformative power of music to create a brighter future together.'
Thursday 10th July – Oundle - Fabulous 40! Celebration
Gavin Phelps | Organ
This recital is given in conjunction with Creative Oundle for Organists and their Fabulous 40! Celebration. As part of their recital awards, we are delighted to welcome Gavin to give a recital here at St Mary Redcliffe Church.
Thursday 17th July – The King of Instruments
Philip Aspden | Organ
Philip Aspden (Director of Music, Llandaff Cathedral School, and Assisting Organist at 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'.
Thursday 24th July
Wayne Marshall | Organ
We are thrilled to welcome British conductor, organist and pianist, Wayne Marshall, to SMR. He is world-renowned for his musicianship and versatility on the podium and at the keyboard. Programme to include Pastorale by Roger-Ducasse and Marcia from Widor’s Symphonie No.3.
Thursday 31st July - 'From Bournemouth to York'
Judith Pendrous | Organ
Judith joins us to give a recital of English Romantic music on our fabulous Harrison and Harrison organ. Programme to include Whitlock, Elgar and Francis Jackson.
Thursday 7th August
Pipe Up!
Claire Alsop | Organ
We have another in our fabulous outreach concerts for young musicians as part of our Pipe Up! Series. The recital will also give opportunities for young people to have a go on our famous Redcliffe organ, and to have a go at building and playing our new pop up organ. More information to be released closer to the time.
Thursday 14th August - The Orchestral Organ
Jos Maters | Organ
From Amsterdam, Jos joins us to give an organ recital featuring Whitlock’s Sonata in C-minor and Dyson’s Fantasia and Ground Bass
Thursday 21st August
Ruth van Ryneveld | Soprano
After singing in the girls’ choir and then having a Gap Year Scholarship supported by The Ousley Church Music Trust, Ruth gives a farewell recital to SMR this summer before she heads to university.
