Gloucester Cathedral Organ Festival: Gala Concert

Saturday 13 June 2026, 7pm

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.

BBC National Orchestra of Wales

For over 90 years, the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, the only professional symphony orchestra in Wales, has played an integral part in the cultural landscape of the country, occupying a distinctive role as both a broadcast and national orchestra, and serving as an ambassador of Welsh culture, regularly performing music created in Wales and championing Welsh composers and artists.

More details available here.

Thomas Trotter

Awarded The Queen’s Medal for Music, Thomas Trotter is recognised as one of the world’s leading organists. A former organ scholar at King’s College, Cambridge, and City Organist of Birmingham for over four decades, he has performed with the Vienna and Berlin Philharmonics, appeared at the BBC Proms, and played in many of the world’s great concert halls. Celebrated for his musical partnerships and commanding artistry, he brings international distinction to this festival moment.

Full biography available here.

Thomas Trotter

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 here.

Booking and ticket details available soon.

Type
Music
Dates
June 13, 2026
Opening times
Saturday 13 June 7pm
Location
Nave 12 College GreenGloucesterGL1 2LX

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