175TH Birthday Organ Concert

Mon 5 Oct 7:30pm at Town Hall

Thomas Trotter © Adrian Burrows

Town Hall’s splendid 1834 organ, by William Hill, is one of the finest of English instruments, sounding as fresh as the day it was first played. Those who performed on it include Mendelssohn and, of course, George Thalben-Ball. Thomas Trotter gives a special anniversary recital with a range of colourful music from its heyday.

BBC Music magazine’s Editor Oliver Condy explains why he has recommended tonight’s concert: “Since 1834, only seven men have held the prestigious Birmingham City Organist post, including today’s incumbent, the hugely entertaining and brilliant Thomas Trotter. The Hall’s grand old four-manual Hill organ is sure to get a thorough birthday work-out!”

Choir Benches not available.
6.15pm Pre-concert talk with Graeme Kay.

£5 – £20

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Thomas Trotter organ

Mendelssohn Overture, A Midsummer Night’s Dream (arr. Warren) 12’
Lemmens Grand Fantasia, The Storm 11’
S S Wesley Air on Holsworthy Church Bells 5’
J S Bach Passacaglia in C minor 13’
Festing Largo, Allegro, Aria and Variations (arr. Thalben-Ball) 6’
Thalben-Ball Variations on a theme of Paganini for Pedals 7’
Elgar Sonata No 2 14’
Weber Overture, Jubel (arr. Best) 8’