Music at St Greg’s has unveiled its 2026 concert programme, promising a varied series of performances ranging from organ recitals and chamber music to the spectacle of silent film accompanied by live improvisation.
The opening event will see David Bednall, Organist and Choral Director at Clifton Cathedral, provide a live organ score to the classic silent film The Phantom of the Opera. The screening takes place at 7pm on Saturday 7th March, with audiences invited – if they wish – to arrive in suitably dramatic costume.
Bednall is widely recognised as one of the leading choral composers of his generation and has held posts at Wells Cathedral, Bristol Cathedral and Gloucester Cathedral, as well as directing several leading choirs. Alongside his work as a composer and conductor, he is also a noted improviser and recitalist who has performed across the UK and Europe, including at Notre-Dame in Paris.
The Phantom of the Opera screening marks the start of a season that organisers say aims to showcase the versatility of the church’s organ while also exploring a broader range of musical styles. Later events will include a harp guitar concert, a flute and piano recital, and the return of the popular Last Night of the Organ Proms to close the programme.
Tickets for the opening event cost £12 and can be booked by calling 07817 379006 or online at
wegottickets.com/event/689597.
Further details about the full programme are available via the Music at St Greg’s Facebook page.
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