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Thursday LIVE Organ Recitals @thursdaylive.org · 03/10/2026

A fabulous @thursdaylive.org recital in @stchadsbirm.bsky.social by Tim Stewart who won IAO/RCO 2024 competition in @yorkminster.bsky.social. Reubke’s Sonata on the 94th Psalm, a virtuosic and demanding work was dispatched with aplomb and the extended applause from the audience was richly deserved.

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Thursday LIVE Organ Recitals @thursdaylive.org · 28/09/2026

This Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 1:15pm, The IAO 2024 Competition winner Timothy Steward plays October’s Thursday LIVE organ recital in St Chad’s Cathedral, Birmingham. Admission is free with a retiring collection. All welcome! @stchadsbirm.bsky.social @rcbirmingham.bsky.social

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Thursday LIVE Organ Recitals @thursdaylive.org · 03/09/2026

Today, Sept 3 2026 at 1:15pm @organistpaul.bsky.social Paul Carr plays September’s @thursdaylive.org organ recital in @stchadsbirm.bsky.social St Chad’s Cathedral, Birmingham. All welcome, free admission with retiring collection. @rcbirmingham.bsky.social

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Thursday LIVE Organ Recitals @thursdaylive.org · 31/08/2026

Just in time, here’s August’s release on #YouTube. @organistpaul.bsky.social plays Paul Spicer’s Suite for Organ (which featured at Thursday LIVE in May) is a substantial three movement work which deserves a wider audience. youtu.be/avKw0EcKH8k?... @rcbirmingham.bsky.social @stchadsbirm.bsky.social

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Paul SPICER Suite for Organ (Paul Carr, Organist)

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Thursday LIVE Organ Recitals @thursdaylive.org · 27/08/2026

A great recital today from Stephen Disley bringing ‘Thursday Live Plus!’ to a conclusion. The year-round monthly recitals continue next Thurs 3 Sept 2026, 1:15pm with @organistpaul.bsky.social playing works by Mozart, Bélier, Boëly, Haydn & Widor. @rcbirmingham.bsky.social @stchadsbirm.bsky.social

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Thursday LIVE Organ Recitals @thursdaylive.org · 25/08/2026

This Thursday, 27 August 2026 at 1:15pm we welcome Stephen Disley to play the last of the ‘Thursday Live Plus!’ organ recitals in the August summer series. Admission is free with a retiring collection A warm welcome awaits!

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Thursday LIVE Organ Recitals @thursdaylive.org · 18/08/2026

We’re really looking forward to Mélodie Michel’s recital this Thursday - 20 August 2026 1.15pm - in @stchadsbirm.bsky.social Mélodie has already played recitals in @westminsterabbey.bsky.social and @coventrycathedral.bsky.social this week on her début tour to the UK. @rcbirmingham.bsky.social

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Paul Carr @organistpaul.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Really looking forward to this, there are only a few instruments and settings where Olivier Latry’s music sits so perfectly. thursdaylive.org for details.

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Thursday LIVE Organ Recitals @thursdaylive.org · 13/08/2026

TODAY at 1:15pm in St Chad’s Cathedral, Birmingham. Paul Carr’s programme includes Olivier Latry’s (Current Organist: Notre Dame Cathedral Paris) epic commentary on ‘Salve Regina’ with Ed Harrisson singing the plainsong. @rcbirmingham.bsky.social @organistpaul.bsky.social @rcbirmingham.bsky.social

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Thursday LIVE Organ Recitals @thursdaylive.org · 11/08/2026

Thurs 13 Aug 2026 1:15pm @organistpaul.bsky.social Paul Carr plays the next Thursday LIVE Plus! organ recital in @stchadsbirm.bsky.social St Chad’s Cathedral, Birmingham. Paul will be joined by Cathedral Cantor Ed Harrisson for Olivier LATRY’s ‘Salve Regina’. Admission free

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Thursday LIVE Organ Recitals @thursdaylive.org · 30/07/2026

One week today Thursday Live Plus! begins (an organ recital every Thursday in August at 1:15pm) with Käthe Wright Kaufman (USA) playing the first recital on 6 August. Details ➡️ thursdaylive.org @stchadsbirm.bsky.social @rcbirmingham.bsky.social @organistpaul.bsky.social

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Thursday LIVE Organ Recitals @thursdaylive.org · 20/07/2026

The monthly series is extended this summer with an organ recital every 1:15pm Thursday in August at @stchadsbirm.bsky.social Admission free, retiring collection. 6 Aug: Käthe Wright Kaufman 13 Aug: Paul Carr 20 Aug: Mélodie Michel 27 Aug: Stephen Disley thursdaylive.org @rcbirmingham.bsky.social

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Thursday LIVE Organ Recitals @thursdaylive.org · 02/07/2026

A wonderful recital from David Pipe today - mesmerising music by Glass, poised and beautifully phrased Franck, sublime Bach utilising the rich colours of the @stchadsbirm.bsky.social ’s organ and a joyful Carillon-Sortie to round off this month’s superb @thursdaylive.org

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Thursday LIVE Organ Recitals @thursdaylive.org · 30/06/2026

A reminder that during August a recital will take place every Thursday - Thursday Live Plus! - and once again we are excited to be welcoming international performers. See below and thursdaylive.org for more details.

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Thursday LIVE Organ Recitals @thursdaylive.org · 30/06/2026

A warm welcome to @stchadsbirm.bsky.social this week for July's @thursdaylive.org Organ Recital as we welcome guest recitalist David Pipe, Organist of Huddersfield Town Hall. We look forward to seeing you. This month marks the 10th anniversary of thursdaylive.org recitals at St Chad's Cathedral.

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jacquifrancis.bsky.social @jacquifrancis.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

A 45 minute cultural oasis

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Thursday LIVE Organ Recitals @thursdaylive.org · 25/06/2026

In 2018, David was elected Associate of the Royal Academy of Music, awarded to past students who have distinguished themselves in the music profession and made a significant contribution in their particular field. Thursday 2 July 2026 at 1:15pm Admission is free with a retiring collection.

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Thursday LIVE Organ Recitals @thursdaylive.org · 25/06/2026

He is now Organist at Huddersfield Town Hall, Musical Director of York Musical Society, and Editor of Organists' Review. He examines for the Royal College of Organists, co-directs their summer course in Oxford, and was northern ambassador for Play the Organ Year 2025.

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Thursday LIVE Organ Recitals @thursdaylive.org · 25/06/2026

Most recently, David has performed with a symphonic metal band, featuring on BBC One’s The One Show and giving a sell-out concert in York Minster. He was Director of the Keyboard Studies Programme and Cathedral Organist in the Diocese of Leeds until 2024, having been Assistant DoM at York Minster.

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Thursday LIVE Organ Recitals @thursdaylive.org · 25/06/2026

David Pipe has given recitals at venues across Europe and the USA, and has appeared as organist and conductor on national television and radio. His solo recordings have attracted critical acclaim in the international music press, with performances described as ‘electrifying’.

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Thursday LIVE Organ Recitals @thursdaylive.org · 25/06/2026

A week today, on Thursday 2 July 2026 at 1:15pm, we look forward to welcoming David Pipe to play July’s @thursdaylive.org organ recital in @stchadsbirm.bsky.social St Chad’s Cathedral, Birmingham.

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Thursday LIVE Organ Recitals @thursdaylive.org · 23/06/2026

A new release on the @thursdaylive.org YouTube channel: @organistpaul.bsky.social Paul Carr plays his own transcription of Saint-Saëns’ Marche Algérienne on the JW Walker organ in @stchadsbirm.bsky.social St Chad’s Cathedral, Birmingham, UK. @rcbirmingham.bsky.social youtu.be/z3HjxMJ6yg4?...

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SAINT SAËNS Marche Algérienne (Paul Carr Organist)

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Paul Carr @organistpaul.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Now available on streaming and download sites, 'French Flavours' - my 2012 debut CD - a program of virtuoso French and French-inspired works, chosen to match the distinctively-Gallic character of the organ of St Chad’s @stchadsbirm.bsky.social @rcbirmingham.bsky.social found.ee/E3yzjm?fbcli...

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Thursday LIVE Organ Recitals @thursdaylive.org · 05/06/2026

2/2 In a programme which also included Bach, Buxtehude, Duruflé and Phillips, Howells’ Psalm Prelude set 1 no 3 in particular explored the many colours of the fine Walker organ, and an exciting rendition of Boëllmann’s ever-green Suite Gothique received lengthy applause.

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Thursday LIVE Organ Recitals @thursdaylive.org · 05/06/2026

1/2 Thank you to Chris Totney - returning to his Midlands home-ground yesterday to play June’s @thursdaylive.org recital in St Chad’s @stchadsbirm.bsky.social Cathedral, which was enjoyed by a large audience. @rcbirmingham.bsky.social

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Thursday LIVE Organ Recitals @thursdaylive.org · 01/06/2026

3/3 His programme, which includes the famous Suite Gothique by Boëllmann, is below 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 Come and hear Chris at St Chad’s Cathedral’s fine Walker organ!

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Thursday LIVE Organ Recitals @thursdaylive.org · 01/06/2026

2/3 Chris Totney is originally from Stourbridge where he had organ lessons at St Thomas’s Church before holding scholarships at University College and Durham Cathedral while at University. He is currently Director of Music at St Benet Fink Church, Tottenham.

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Thursday LIVE Organ Recitals @thursdaylive.org · 01/06/2026

1/3 June’s @thursdaylive.org organ recital in @stchadsbirm.bsky.social, Birmingham will be given by Chris Totney on Thur 4 June 2026 at 1:15pm. Full details at thursdaylive.org Admission is free.

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Thursday LIVE Organ Recitals @thursdaylive.org · 09/05/2026

Thursday’s recital, performed by @organistpaul.bsky.social, included Paul Spicer‘s ‘Suite for Organ’ - full of rhythmic energy, colour, and rich harmonies. We were delighted to welcome Paul Spicer to @stchadsbirm.bsky.social pictured here with Paul Carr and David Saint. @rcbirmingham.bsky.social

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Thursday LIVE Organ Recitals @thursdaylive.org · 01/05/2026

May’s @thursdaylive.org organ recital is next Thursday, 7 May 2026 at 1:15pm, and features a programme of music by living composers. @organistpaul.bsky.social plays the organ in St Chad’s Cathedral Birmingham. Programme ⬇️ and full details at thursdaylive.org Admission free with retiring collection.

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Thursday LIVE Organ Recitals @thursdaylive.org · 27/04/2026

Bruhns’ Prelude and Fugue in E minor, which Professor David Saint performed in March’s @thursdaylive.org recital in @stchadsbirm.bsky.social, is now available to watch on the Thursday LIVE YouTube channel. @rcbirmingham.bsky.social youtu.be/tkP6uLbmINI?...

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BRUHNS Prelude and Fugue in E minor (David Saint Organist)

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Thursday LIVE Organ Recitals @thursdaylive.org · 07/04/2026

This Thursday, 9 April 2026 - a week later than usual, at 1:15pm in St Chad’s Cathedral @stchadsbirm.bsky.social. We regret that Stephen Disley, who was due to play, is indisposed so Thursday’s recital will be a revised programme of music for Easter performed by Paul Carr @organistpaul.bsky.social .

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Thursday LIVE Organ Recitals @thursdaylive.org · 02/04/2026

No @thursdaylive.org organ recital today @stchadsbirm.bsky.social - April’s recital is a week later than usual to avoid Holy Week. Join us next week when Stephen Disley will perform. Thursday 9 April 2026 at 1:15pm. All welcome! thursdayLive.org @rcbirmingham.bsky.social

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Thursday LIVE Organ Recitals @thursdaylive.org · 20/03/2026

Venus, the Bringer of Peace - from Holst’s The Planets is the latest video released on the Thursday Live YouTube channel played on @stchadsbirm.bsky.social St Chad’s Cathedral, Birmingham’s Walker Organ by @organistpaul.bsky.social Paul Carr. @rcbirmingham.bsky.social youtu.be/VSDgUKx83eY?...

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HOLST Venus The Bringer of Peace (Paul Carr Organist)

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Thursday LIVE Organ Recitals @thursdaylive.org · 03/03/2026

🔸This Thursday, 5 March 2026🔸Professor David Saint, Director of Music at @stchadsbirm.bsky.social St Chad’s Cathedral Birmingham, plays the 1:15pm Thursday LIVE Organ Recital. Admission is free with a retiring collection. 🆓 ⬇️ Programme ⬇️

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Thursday LIVE Organ Recitals @thursdaylive.org · 02/03/2026

Today March 2nd is St Chad’s Day so to mark this we’re sharing @organistpaul.bsky.social Organist & Associate Director of Music playing Fanfares for Chad by Paul Spicer on the Walker organ of @stchadsbirm.bsky.social - the mother church of @rcbirmingham.bsky.social youtu.be/AwMbtktUKJM?...

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SPICER Fanfares for Chad, Paul Carr - Organist

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Thursday LIVE Organ Recitals @thursdaylive.org · 06/02/2026

4/4 …which was played on the Lloyd organ by John Pryer, who extended this short jazzy piece with one of his inimitable and brilliantly inventive improvisations. The whole recital was clearly enjoyed by the large audience present.

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Thursday LIVE Organ Recitals @thursdaylive.org · 06/02/2026

3/4 The remainder of the program was performed on the Walker organ by David Saint, Paul Carr, and Nigel Morris with the exception of Behnke’s Go Tell it on the Mountain…

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Thursday LIVE Organ Recitals @thursdaylive.org · 06/02/2026

2/4 With Nigel Morris at the main Walker organ, John Pryer at the chancel Lloyd organ, and Paul Carr on the chamber organ, the recital opened with Bach’s famous Toccata and Fugue in D minor, different sections being played by each organ creating interesting surround-sound and echo effects.

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Thursday LIVE Organ Recitals @thursdaylive.org · 06/02/2026

1/4 Yesterday’s @thursdaylive.org organ recital in @stchadsbirm.bsky.social was a variation on the usual format: the slightly extended programme of requests submitted by the audience was performed by all four Cathedral Organists and used all three Cathedral organs 🎹.

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Thursday LIVE Organ Recitals @thursdaylive.org · 02/02/2026

This Thur 5 Feb 2026 1:15pm @stchadsbirm.bsky.social: a programme of pieces requested by the audience. Come and hear Cathedral Organists David Saint, Paul Carr, Nigel Morris and John Pryer in this hour-long programme. Featuring all 3 of the Cathedral’s organs. Admission free - retiring collection.

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Paul Carr @organistpaul.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Looking forward to playing the first of 2026’s @thursdaylive.org recitals @stchadsbirm.bsky.social, Birmingham tomorrow, Thurs 8 Jan 1:15 pm. Bach Trio Sonata, Mendelssohn Prelude & Fugue, works by Paul Spicer, Philip Glass & transcriptions by Meyerbeer, Berlioz, and Holst too. thursdaylive.org

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Thursday LIVE Organ Recitals @thursdaylive.org · 01/01/2026

It’s the first Thursday of the month BUT January’s @thursdaylive.org organ recital is a week later than usual this month, so we hope to see you on Thursday 8 January at 1:15pm in @stchadsbirm.bsky.social when @organistpaul.bsky.social will play the first recital of the 2026 season. thursdaylive.org

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Classical Events @classicalevents.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Starting on Thu 8 Jan 2026 1:15 PM, and throughout the year. Thursday LIVE - Organ Recital Paul Carr – organ (@organistpaul.bsky.social) #Berlioz #Mendelssohn #JSBach #PaulSpicer + more St Chad's Cathedral, #Birmingham www.classicalevents.co.uk/concerts/st-...

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Another great concert from ClassicalEvents

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Thursday LIVE Organ Recitals @thursdaylive.org · 28/12/2025

David Saint and Paul Carr introduce the 2026 season of @thursdaylive.org recitals in @stchadsbirm.bsky.social Birmingham. The first recital of the season is on Thursday 8 January at 1:15pm. (A week later than usual!) We hope to see you at St Chad’s Cathedral during 2026. youtu.be/MfzMSIu5YSM?...

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Thursday Live Organ Recitals 2026

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Thursday LIVE Organ Recitals @thursdaylive.org · 20/12/2025

December’s release on the @thursdaylive.org YouTube channel is @organistpaul.bsky.social Paul Carr playing Keith Chapman’s ‘Bring a torch, Jeanette, Isabella!’ on the Walker organ of @stchadsbirm.bsky.social St Chad’s Cathedral, Birmingham. youtu.be/LUm1EJAaPZM

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CHAPMAN Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella! Paul Carr Organist

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Thursday LIVE Organ Recitals @thursdaylive.org · 10/12/2025

The 2026 season of @thursdaylive.org organ recitals begins on 8 January - a week later than usual to avoid New Year’s Day. All of the programmes for each month are now available! thursdaylive.org

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jacquifrancis.bsky.social @jacquifrancis.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

The 2025 season at #StChads was a Thursday afternoon monthly oasis. Where you could find music that was enchanting, majestic and joyful. And ultimately uplifting, imagine what 2026 has in store for us!

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Thursday LIVE Organ Recitals @thursdaylive.org · 05/12/2025

2/2 “A splendid recital to conclude the recital season…” “…a special pleasure to hear the three Bach Chorale Preludes” “Just stunning” “So musical, so accurate” “…exquisite” just a few of the reactions shared by those present in the sizeable and enthusiastic audience.

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