From Hollywood film scores to organ classics, Anna Lapwood brings a modern perspective to the "King of Instruments." Experience immersive renditions of Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Wars, Interstellar, and organ masterpieces by Bach, Gigout, Glass, and Einaudi.

About the Performance

Anna Lapwood is renowned for making the organ accessible, engaging, and culturally relevant. Her recital, From Organ Classics to Hollywood Magic, juxtaposes cinematic scores with traditional organ repertoire, creating a soundscape that is both epic and intimate.

Expect the immersive energy of Hans Zimmer’s film scores (Chevaliers de Sangreal, Cornfield Chase, Pirates of the Caribbean), Howard Shore’s The Lord of the Rings arranged for organ, and John Williams’ Star Wars Duel of the Fates, alongside organ classics like Bach/Gounod Ave Maria and Gigout’s Toccata. Minimalist works by Philip Glass and Ludovico Einaudi highlight the organ’s dynamic range, while compositions by female composers Rachel Portman and Olivia Belli bring fresh, contemporary voices.

Program subject to change.

Program

• Hans Zimmer – Chevaliers de Sangreal (from The Da Vinci Code)
• Philip Glass – Mad Rush
• J.S. Bach / Gounod – Ave Maria
• Hans Zimmer – Cornfield Chase (from Interstellar)
• Ludovico Einaudi – Experience
• Eugène Gigout – Toccata
• Howard Shore (arr. Lapwood) – Suite from The Lord of the Rings

Intermission

• John Williams (arr. Lapwood) – Duel of the Fates (from Star Wars)
• Rachel Portman – Flight
• Olivia Belli – Limina Luminis
• Hans Zimmer – Suite from Pirates of the Caribbean

Program subject to change

About the Artist

Anna Lapwood – Organist

• Dubbed the “TikTok Organist” with 3M+ international followers
• 2024 German Classical Music Award winner
• Named a “Under-30 Leader” by The Sunday Times in 2025
• MBE recipient
• First official organist at Royal Albert Hall, London

Lapwood is celebrated for her technical brilliance, stage charisma, and innovative programming. She combines classical tradition with contemporary cultural relevance, bringing organ music to broader audiences.

She studied at St Andrews University and the Royal Academy of Music, graduating with top honors. At Oxford’s Magdalen College, she became the first woman in the college’s 560-year history to receive an organ scholarship. In 2016, at age 21, she was appointed Director of Music at Pembroke College, Cambridge, founding the Pembroke Women’s Choir and launching educational initiatives for girls aged 11–18.

Why Attend

Experience the grandeur and versatility of the pipe organ through one of the world’s most dynamic young organists. Lapwood’s program bridges cinematic storytelling, minimalist textures, and classical masterpieces, offering a concert that is visually, aurally, and emotionally unforgettable.