Gloucester Cathedral Organ Festival: Gala Concert

At the heart of Gloucester Cathedral's Organ Festival weekend is the landmark gala performance with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, conducted by Adrian Partington, Director of Music at Gloucester Cathedral, and featuring internationally acclaimed organist Thomas Trotter.

Programme

Gigout (arr. Ropartz) – Grande Choeur Dialogué
Jongen – Symphonie Concertante
Saint-Saëns – Symphony No. 3 in C minor ("Organ Symphony")

From the brilliance of Gigout to the grandeur of Saint-Saëns' "Organ Symphony", this is orchestral and organ music at its most thrilling — a fitting showcase for a magnificent new instrument.

Gloucester Cathedral Organ Festival

Creating musical partnerships. Unlocking musical potential.

The Gloucester Cathedral Organ Festival celebrates the extraordinary power of the new Cathedral organ and marks the launch of the Gloucester Cathedral Organ Academy — a vibrant, inclusive centre for organ learning, collaboration and musical discovery.

The In Tune Campaign

The Organ Festival forms part of our wider In Tune Campaign, reflecting Gloucester Cathedral's commitment to ensuring that exceptional music-making is accessible, inspiring and open to all.

Discover more about the In Tune Campaign and how you can be part of this exciting new chapter on the Cathedral website.

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