Organ Recitals with the St Francis Players

You are warmly invited to join us at the Monastery to enjoy the wonderful, live musicianship of Stephen Mann, the last organist of St Francis Church (1989), as he performs several organ recitals, live at the Monastery. Stephen will be accompanied by James Hutton and Donald Turnbull on violin & John Hofton on flute & recorder.

An absolute treat for your ears and particularly poignant for those who remember hearing the original Monastery organ.

Please scroll down for upcoming recital dates and times.

Programme February 2026

I) No1 of 24 Pieces – Andre Fleury
II) Canzona in G minor – Domenico Zipoli
III) Instrumental items (tba)
IV) Lauda Anime Mea – Dom Paul Benoit
V) Noel Vendeen – Felix Moreaux
VI) Instrumental items (tba)
VII) Allegro from Concerto in G – Antonio Vivaldi

Programme March 2026

I) Eine Fester Burg – Jan Zwart
II) No 23 from 24 pieces for organ – Andre Fleury
III) Instrumental items (tba)
IV) Pastorale canonica – Carlotta Ferrari
V) Polonaise in A minor – Michael Kleofas Oginski
VI) Instrumental items (tba)
VII) Four pieces for a flute clock – Joseph Haydn

The organ recitals are free to attend, thanks to the musicians’ great generosity. There will be a collection at the end, to raise funds for the Monastery Trust‘s ongoing costs to keep the Monastery open and free for the whole community to enjoy.

Online donations are also gratefully accepted. You can donate online quickly, easily and securely by clicking here.

Directions to the Monastery here.