Lunchtime Concert: Charles Harrison, organ

Chichester Cathedral's popular lunchtime concerts take place on Tuesdays at 1.10pm during term time, in the spectacular setting of the Cathedral Nave. They are free and last approximately 50 minutes. There is a retiring collection.

Programme

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)
Prelude in E-flat BWV 552i

Max Reger (1873–1916) 
from 12 pieces, op. 59
    I. Benedictus
    II. Pastorale
    III. Te Deum                                             

Joseph Bonnet (1884–1944)
from 12 pieces, op. 7
    I. Romance sans paroles
    II. Deuxième Légende
    III. Etude de concert           

Johann Sebastian Bach
Fugue in E-flat BWV 552ii


Musician Biographies

Charles Harrison is Organist and Master of the Choristers at Chichester Cathedral. He received his early musical training as a chorister at Southwell Minster. He was educated at Jesus College in the University of Cambridge, where he gained a degree in music, and studied organ with David Sanger. A prize winner in the international organ competitions at St Albans and Odense, Charles has performed at many of the celebrated venues in Britain, and given solo performances around Europe. In Germany, he has played in Hannover, Lüneburg, Altenberg, Hildesheim, Leipzig, Munich, Fulda and Ingolstadt. Concerto work has included performances with the Irish Chamber Orchestra and the Ulster Orchestra, both broadcast by the BBC. As soloist, accompanist and continuo player he has worked with many leading performers, conductors and ensembles, including Roy Goodman, Steven Isserlis, Andreas Scholl and the BBC Singers.


 

Donations

Chichester Cathedral's Lunchtime Concert series is self-supporting, and thrives through the generosity of its audiences. While there is no charge for admission, we suggest a minimum donation of £3 per person, with Gift Aid applied if possible. Donations can be made in the retiring collection, in the Cathedral, at our Visitor’s Desk or at various donation points, using cash, card and contactless or using the button below.

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Can't make it this time?

Lunchtime Concerts take place every Tuesday at 1.10pm during term-time, our talented performers come from across the UK and occasionally overseas, to delight our audiences with music from Beethoven to Chopin, Elgar to Mozart and more.

Download the Autumn 2024 Programme