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An unforgettable celebration as you hear the Chapel of St Peter and St Paul organ played for the first time since its remarkable restoration.

Silent since 2020, the magnificent 235-year-old organ has now undergone a comprehensive overhaul and restoration, brought to life again thanks to the generosity of our supporters.

Originally installed in 1789 by Samuel Green, the King’s organ-maker, the organ is thought to be the largest of Green’s still in its original position and is widely recognised by musicologists and historians for its historical significance.

Music will be provided by the Chapel choir of Trinity Laban, accompanied by Jonathan Eyre as the organist and Alexander Knight as guest organist.

The Queen Mary Undercroft bar will be open during intermission, with drinks available for purchase.

All profits from this event support the charitable work of the Old Royal Naval College. This enables us to preserve and protect our historic site and includes projects such as the restoration of the organ.

Book now and be part of this historic celebration.

Programme  

Organ solo
Fantasia and Fugue in G minor – J.S. Bach

Choir and organ
Evening Hymn – Balfour Gardiner

Choir only
When to the temple Mary went – Eccard

Organ solo
Prelude in E flat – William Harris

Choir and organ
I was glad – Parry

Interval

Choir only
bendlied – Rheinberger

Organ solo
Fantasia and Fugue in G major – C.H.H. Parry

Choir and two organs
Messe à deux choeurs et deux orgues op 36 Gloria, Sanctus, op.36 Charles-Marie Widor

Choir and organ
Sing! – Widor arr. D.V. Willcocks