Organ Recitals with the St Francis Players

You are warmly invited to join us at the Monastery to enjoy the wonderful, live musicianship of Stephen Mann, the last organist of St Francis Church (1989), as he performs several organ recitals, live at the Monastery. Stephen will be accompanied by James Hutton and Donald Turnbull on violin & John Hofton on flute & recorder.

An absolute treat for your ears and particularly poignant for those who remember hearing the original Monastery organ.

Please scroll down for upcoming recital dates and times.

June 2025

Thursday 12th June – 2-2.45pm
Thursday 26th June – 2-2.45pm

June Programme

I) Sortie Fughetta – Theodore Dubois (1837-1924)

II) Jesu Joy of Man`s Desiring – J.S.Bach (1685-1750)

III) Instrumental Items (tba)

IV) O Sacrum Convivium – Gerald Near (b.1942)

V) Instrumental Items (tba)

VI) Placate Christe Servulis – Marcel Dupre (1886-1971)

July 2025

Thursday 17th July – 2-2.45pm
Thursday 31st July – 2-2.45pm

July Programme

I) Postlude Cantique – Theodore Dubois (1837-1924)

II) Aria – Flor Peeters (1903 – 1986)

III) Instrumental Items (tba)

IV) Prelude & Fugue in B minor BWV 544 – J.S.Bach

V) Instrumental Items (tba)

VI) Toccata Tu es Petra – Henri Mulet (1878 -1967)

The organ recitals are free to attend, thanks to the musicians’ great generosity. There will be a collection at the end, to support the Monastery Trust's ongoing restoration and maintenance fund.