Organ Recitals with the Saint 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 November 2026

2-3pm, Thursdays 12th, 19th & 26th November, 2026

I) Toccata & Fugue in D minor BWV 565 – J.S.Bach
II) Ave Maria – Franz Schubert
III) Instrumental items (tba)
IV) Berceuse no.19 (24 Pieces) – Louis Vierne
V) Pastorale no.20 (24 Pieces) – Louis Vierne
VI) Instrumental items (tba)
VII) Final (Symphonie no.1) – Louis Vierne

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.