Lunchtime Recitals
Add a little music to your lunchtime
Enjoy performances from world-class musicians in the beautiful surroundings of our 19th century Nave.
Lunchtime Recital: Wayne Wilkins & Josephine Reece
Josephine Reece – Piano & Wayne Wilkins – Clarinet
Pianist Josephine, a graduate of the Royal Academy of Music, has performed widely across the West of England. She is joined by clarinettist Wayne, DipABRSM, with whom she has collaborated for several years in the Bath and Bristol area.
About the recital
This lunchtime recital features an engaging programme of piano and clarinet music, combining lyrical melodies and dynamic interplay. Audiences can enjoy a varied mix of classical works that showcase both performers’ skill and musical chemistry in the Cathedral’s intimate acoustic.
Lunchtime Recital: Paul Walton
Paul Walton, Assistant Organist at Bristol Cathedral, presents a lunchtime recital on the Cathedral organ. Paul’s work at the Cathedral includes supporting worship services, playing for choral evensong, and contributing to the Cathedral’s musical life. His recital programme will feature a selection of organ repertoire chosen to highlight the instrument’s range, colour and capacity for both reflective and uplifting music.
A live view will be set up so the audience can watch Paul at the console, offering insight into his performance and technique.
There is no charge or booking required but we are grateful for any donation you are able to make.
Lunchtime Recital: The Choral Scholars
The Choral Scholars – Choir
The Choral Scholars are a talented ensemble of singers dedicated to performing a diverse range of choral music. Their programmes typically blend sacred and secular repertoire, offering expressive harmonies and engaging performances in the Cathedral’s rich acoustic.
About the recital
In this lunchtime recital, listeners can expect a selection of beautifully arranged choral works, showcasing the choir’s clarity, precision, and warmth of tone.
Lunchtime Recital: William Forrest
William Forrest, Assistant Organist at Bristol Cathedral, presents a lunchtime recital on the Cathedral organ. His recital programme will feature a selection of works that showcase the organ’s versatility, colour, and expressive power, offering a mix of liturgical and concert repertoire.
A live view will be set up so the audience can watch Will at the console, providing insight into his technique and the artistry involved in performing on this historic instrument.
There is no charge or booking required but we are grateful for any donation you are able to make.
Lunchtime Recital: Josh Harris
Josh Harris – Piano
Pianist Josh Harris is an emerging artist currently pursuing a Master’s in Performance at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama as a Guildhall Scholar. He earned his Bachelor of Music at the Royal Academy of Music and has performed in prestigious venues including Wigmore Hall and St John Smith’s Square, and featured Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 in concert.
About the recital
In this lunchtime recital, Josh presents a compelling programme of solo piano works ranging from expressive Schubert impromptus to virtuosic Rachmaninoff and Lyapunov etudes, offering both depth and flair in the Cathedral’s acoustic.
Lunchtime Recital: Friedhelm Flamme
Organist Friedhelm Flamme presents a lunchtime recital on the Cathedral organ. Friedhelm is a German organist, conductor, composer, musicologist and music educator with an extensive international career. His recordings of complete organ works — including music by Maurice Duruflé and works from the North German Baroque — have been widely praised, and he is Artistic Director of the international organ festival Vox Organi.
During the recital, he will perform a programme that highlights the range and expressive capacity of the Cathedral organ. A live view will be set up so the audience can watch Friedhelm at the console, providing insight into his performance and technique.
There is no charge or booking required but we are grateful for any donation you are able to make.
Lunchtime Recital: Luca Luciano
Luca Luciano – Clarinet
Italian clarinettist and composer Luca Luciano is internationally recognised for his expressive tone and bold musicianship. Born in Napoli and now based between the UK and Italy, he has performed across Europe and beyond, and is praised as “the new voice of the clarinet” for his innovative blend of classical, contemporary and improvisational music.
About the recital
In this lunchtime recital, Luca presents a thoughtfully curated programme for clarinet — combining lyrical classics, inventive modern works and distinctive original music — offering a richly engaging experience in the Cathedral’s acoustic
There is no booking or charge required but we are very grateful for any donation you are able to make.
Lunchtime Recital: Mark Lee
Mark Lee, Director of Music at Bristol Cathedral, presents a lunchtime recital on the Cathedral organ. Mark leads the Cathedral’s music programme, directing the choir, overseeing worship music, and supporting the Cathedral’s wider musical outreach. His recital programme will feature a selection of works that showcase the organ’s versatility, colour, and expressive power, offering a mix of liturgical and concert repertoire.
A live view will be set up so the audience can watch Mark at the console, providing insight into his technique and the artistry involved in performing on this historic instrument.
There is no charge or booking required but we are grateful for any donation you are able to make.
How to take part
If you are interested in being considered for a recital, please contact Mark Lee, Master of the Choristers & Organist enclosing a brief CV and an idea of the time of year when you might like to perform. We can pay travel expenses.
