Music Events
With a musical team (not to mention an acoustic) like Lincoln's, the Cathedral has every reason to be proud of its musical scene. Whilst maintaining the daily rhythm of musical worship, we also regularly host festivals, concerts, recitals and recordings to gain exposure and promote the vibrant musical heritage of the region.
Under the directorship of Aric Prentice and Charles Harrison, the choir has gone from strength to strength, establishing a national reputation through television appearances, large-scale oratorios, demanding radio broadcasts and acclaimed CD recordings. In recent years the choir has regularly broadcast Evensong live on Radio 3 to resounding success. In addition, it has continued its annual productions of J.S. Bach's St John Passion accompanied by the Lindum Baroque orchestra. In 2011, the 75th Anniversary Concert for the Friends of Lincoln Cathedral featured two new commissions by celebrated choral composers Philip Moore and Gabriel Jackson. The choir regularly records CDs for commercial release. The latest, A Concert of Carols by Candlelight, was also commissioned by the Friends. To see a list of past recordings or make a purchase, please visit the online Cathedral shop or come and see us in person.
The Cathedral also regularly hosts a diverse range of touring choirs, soloists, organists and orchestras, such as the Swingle Singers, Delirious, Aled Jones, Hayley Westenra, the Pasadena Roof Orchestra, Dr Francis Jackson, Pontarddulais male voice choir, English Touring Opera, the Hallé orchestra and the Sixteen. Many of these musicians are drawn to Lincoln because of its generous acoustic and fine Father Willis organ, while the sheer size of the Nave means it is easy to accommodate the large audiences who flock to hear these the high-profile artists.
Below you will find a list of upcoming music events. Tickets are usually available from the Cathedral shop and the online box office, and benefactors of the Cathedral are often eligible for discounts. Please check the conditions of your membership or enquire at the Fund Development Office. Tel: 01522 561614
Lunchtime Piano Recital
All our visitors are welcome to enjoy a free lunchtime Piano Recital by James Kirby in the Chapter House of Lincoln Cathedral. He will be performing two Beethoven piano sonatas, No. 25 in G, Op.79 and No.29 in B flat, Op 106, Hammerklavier. Find out more ›
Organ Recital performed by Martin Baker (Westminster Cathedral)
Admission charge will be £5.00 and seating will be located in the Nave and St Hugh's Choir of the Cathedral For further information please contact: (01522) 561600 or (01522) 561646 or email: visitors@lincolncathedral.com or colinwalsh1@btinternet.com Find out more ›Concert: ‘An Evening of English Song’
Stephen Clay (baritone) and Rachael Cox (soprano); Charles Harrison (piano) The programme includes a variety of works by English composers, including Henry Purcell’s ‘Divine Hymns,’ Benjamin Britten’s ‘Cabaret Songs’ (words by Auden) and Gerald Finzi’s ‘Oh Fair to See.’ Rachael, a former chorister, now studies at the Royal College of Music and Stephen is Senior Lay Vicar in Lincoln Cathedral Choir. This is a chance to appreciate the individual voices of two singers who have contributed so much to worship in the Cathedral. Tickets are £9.50 (including wine) or £5 for children 16 and under. Purchase in person from the Minster Shop or order tickets by phone (01522 561644) or online by following the link: BOX OFFICE Please note that the Wren Library is on the first floor and there is no disabled access. Find out more ›
Chorister Outreach Programme Concert
Visitors to the cathedral will have the opportunity to enjoy a concert in the Nave by children who have been involved in the Chorister Outreach Programme during the past term. Pupils from St Andrew’s CofE Primary School in Woodhall Spa, Fiskerton CofE Primary School, Bourne Abbey CofE Primary Academy, Crowland South View Community Primary School and St Bartholomew’s Primary School in West Pinchbeck will come together to perform songs which they have been learning over the past eight weeks in school. As well as performing some songs as individual groups the five schools will come together at the end of the concert to sing as a large choir of approximately 175 pupils. There is no additional charge for this concert For further information on our Chorister Outreach Programme please follow this link: CHOIR OUTREACH Find out more ›
Piano Recital by Hiroaki Takenouchi
Lincoln Cathedral is proud to announce that Hiroaki Takenouchi will be performing a piano recital by in aid of Lincoln Cathedral’s Music Appeal. The recital will be held in recital hall at Lincoln Minster School. Doors will open at 18:30 Programme will include the following: Parry: Selections from Shulbrede Tunes and Hands across the centuries Beethoven: Sonata in F Minor Op.57, Appassionata Tickets are £12.00 and will including a glass of wine. For further information or to make a book please email: rie.day.fulbeck.109@gmail.com telephone 01400 273674. Alternatively please click on the following link: Hiroaki Takenouchi Flyer Biography Hiroaki Takenouchi was born in Japan and is now based in London. As a soloist, he has appeared on many of the world’s concert platforms and was recently featured as a pianist on the BBC Four documentary The Prince and the Composer; A Film about Hubert Parry by HRH The Prince of Wales. Find out more ›