175TH Birthday Organ Concert
Town Hall
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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!”
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’
Choir Benches not available.
6.15pm Pre-concert talk with Graeme Kay.
£5 – £20
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Town Hall
- Town Hall, Victoria Square, Birmingham, B3 3DQ, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Part of Birmingham International Concert Season 2009/10
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Part of Town Hall 175TH Anniversary
2009 marks the 175th Anniversary of Town Hall, which has been at the centre of British musical life since the day it opened in October 1834. Join us in celebrating the Hall’s magnificent heritage.
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