The Organ+ Festival is a series of events taking place in spaces at and surrounding the University of Westminster. With an accessible programme revolving around the organ in dialogue with others - whether instruments, voice, words, films - these concerts serve as a celebration of this evocative and powerful instrument.
Events
Organ+ Choir
Friday 4 October, 6-7:30pm – St George’s Hanover Square – Handel and Beyond
Handel and Beyond is the first event in the festival series with a vibrant programme designed to showcase the organ's versatility across different genres. Beginning with the timeless elegance of Handel, the concert will journey through to gospel and jazz, seamlessly blending a variety of musical styles. The programme is led by organist and composer Bel Comeau, accompanied by a vocal ensemble, Westminster students and the Trinity Laban Chapel Choir.
This is a pay-what-you-can event.
Organ+ Horror
Friday 25 October, 7:30pm – Regent Street Cinema – Nosferatu with live organ accompaniment
The festival continues with a captivating event at the iconic Regent Street Cinema, featuring a screening of the silent movie classic "Nosferatu" accompanied by live organ music. This unique experience, set in a secular venue, offers an accessible way for audiences to appreciate the versatility of the organ in an unconventional context. The evening will begin with a 20-minute introduction discussing the association between the organ and horror films, and the pivotal role organists played in the silent film era. Following this, the screening of "Nosferatu" will provide 90 minutes of spine-tingling entertainment, showcasing the organ's dramatic and atmospheric capabilities.#
Standard tickets: £12.50
Wheelchair bay: £10.00
More dates to be announced, programme including Organ+ Poetry and Organ+ New Work in music, both programmes in collaboration with Westminster students.
