Tea-time Organ Recital

2024 marks the 40th anniversary of the Frobenius organ’s arrival in Oundle School Chapel. Oundle International Organ Week, as it was known then, was launched in 1985, bringing together students and performers from all over the world for one glorious week in the summer. We are celebrating with a year-long (give or take!) programme of events, running from this August through early autumn 2025 largely donated by our Alumni/ae, details of which will continue be published on our website as they are finalised.

The first events in our Fabulous 40! Celebrations will be recitals given by four of our illustrious tutors on the 2024 Creative Oundle for Organists Summer School. Join us! All of these events are free, and we look forward to welcoming you.

• What’s happening? Delicious cake, tea and a virtuoso performer in a beautiful village church: the perfect end to a Monday afternoon! The organ at St Mary’s Titchmarsh is one of the area’s finest and most versatile instruments. Tom Bell, one of the most innovative organists of his generation and the Margaret Saggerson Memorial Tutor on the 2024 Summer School for young organists, will put it through its paces in a richly varied programme of music from the Victorian era and beyond. But before settling in to enjoy the musical riches, why not indulge in some tasty cake and a refreshing cup of tea (or two)? Read more about Tom here
• Where? St Mary’s Church, Titchmarsh, NN14 3DH
• When? Tea and cakes available from 4pm, for purchase. Recital begins at 4.30pm and lasts about 45 minutes.
• Prices and how to book: Free with a retiring collection, no booking necessary.

This recital is generously supported by the Margaret Saggerson Memorial Fund.

Watch Tom perform some beautiful Vaughan Williams here