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Fraser Pearce

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Upcoming Organ Recitals

Cantores Matris Dei

 3rd June 2026, Glasgow Cathedral, 8pm, Organ Recital given by Daniel Carroll (USA), providing chant for Olivier Latry’s Salve Regina

Wb 28th June 2026, Pluscarden Abbey

7th July 2026, Glasgow Cathedral, 2pm, live performance of the new VR headset soundtrack as part of the launch

 

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Mundane posts from a part-time organist in Scotland. Prepare to be completely whelmed.
www.fraserpearce.co.uk @cantores_matris_dei
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For Kelvingrove recitals, variety is the spice of For Kelvingrove recitals, variety is the spice of life! In addition to opera tunes and the Monty Python theme, this particular recital included a taste of French 'classical' organ music! #organist #organ #pipeorgan #organrecital #kelvingrovemuseum #glasgowmusic #lewisorgan #peoplemakeglasgow
Perhaps the most important thing about a fugue is Perhaps the most important thing about a fugue is the theme (subject). Bach is the master, and I find this one incredibly catchy! #organist #organ #pipeorgan #organrecital #kelvingrovemuseum #glasgowmusic #lewisorgan #kelvingroveorgan #bach #fugue
Some organs what I saw on my holidays. The last on Some organs what I saw on my holidays. The last one is lacking a three manual Lewis. #organ #Organist #cathedral #bristol #bristolcathedral #harrisonandharrison
#organ #opera #carmen #Organist #organrecital #gla #organ #opera #carmen #Organist #organrecital #glasgowmusic @kelvingroveartgalleryandmuseum #lewisorgan #classicalmusic #pipeorgan #kelvingrovemuseum
A snippet of an arrangement of 'As I Kneel Before A snippet of an arrangement of 'As I Kneel Before You' that I wrote for a wedding that took place today 🎵 Maybe I'll post the descant another day... Congratulations to the happy couple! 🎊 #organist #pipeorgan #hymns #wedding #happycouple #catholic #catholicmass #hymnarrangement #churchmusic #choir
We begin each organ recital at Kelvingrove with th We begin each organ recital at Kelvingrove with the song about Kelvingrove Park. This was stipulated by one of the main donors who paid for the restoration of the mighty Lewis Organ and has been done everyday since! I find that starting with this is also a good settler for the nerves! @kelvingroveartgalleryandmuseum #organist #organ #lewisorgan #kelvingrove #kelvingrovemuseum #kelvingrovepark #peoplemakeglasgow #pipeorgan #organrecital #glasgowmusic #scotland
Lovely to meet this young man after my recital tod Lovely to meet this young man after my recital today! He has recently started piano lessons and was very excited by the organ. It was great to give him and his dad a tour of the organ loft. Maybe he will be one of the Kelvingrove organists one day?! @kelvingroveartgalleryandmuseum #organ #Organist #organrecital #musiceducation #glasgowmusic #peoplemakeglasgow
An impressive tutti for a small instrument! #bach An impressive tutti for a small instrument! #bach #organ #pipeorgan #Organist #churchmusic
Did you know that until Pope Pius X put an end to Did you know that until Pope Pius X put an end to the practice, the organ often 'sang' sections of the Catholic liturgy in alternation with the chant? #organist #organ #catholic #gregorianchant #alternatim #stpiusx #liturgy #catholicchurch #catholicmass #sacredmusic #liturgicalmusic
Met a new colleague the other day. Made a good imp Met a new colleague the other day. Made a good impression! #organist #pipeorgan #organ
Let all mortal flesh keep silence with a mini impr Let all mortal flesh keep silence with a mini improv. #organist #catholic #organimprovisation #pipeorgan #churchmuisc #catholicmusic
#catholic #Mass #salveregina #organ #organist #gre #catholic #Mass #salveregina #organ #organist #gregorianchant The organ is struggling with the heatwave, but you get the gist!
#organist #organimprovisation #gregorianchant #organist #organimprovisation #gregorianchant
Always good have a motet up your sleeve, especiall Always good have a motet up your sleeve, especially one which works as a solo with the other voices supplied by the organ 🎵 🙏🏻 #organist #williambyrd #missacantata #motet
In addition to the two manual and pedal organ at S In addition to the two manual and pedal organ at St Brigid's ,we also have a one manual, four octave positive organ which was built in the 70s using three ranks of different origins. It's ideal for early music with a sweet 8' flute with just enough chiff. Used with the 8' Geigen it has a bit of a shimmer that is lovely for the odd Italian elevatione etc
Nimrod, from Elgar's Enigma Variations. Preparing Nimrod, from Elgar's Enigma Variations. Preparing registrations before a recital.
Bach at Kelvingrove Bach at Kelvingrove
Bach at Pluscarden Abbey Bach at Pluscarden Abbey
A clip sent by a friend who was at a recent recita A clip sent by a friend who was at a recent recital of mine. #Organist #kelvingrovemuseum #bohemianrhapsody
Snaps from a recent chant day that I led along wit Snaps from a recent chant day that I led along with Fr Byrne and Greg Trealor at Nottingham Cathedral. The day ended with Solemn Vespers with Greg conducting and me at the organ. The cathedral choir joined us, offering some polyphony. We ended with the solemn tone Regina Caeli on which I improvised what I call a 'Fugueish' #Organist #sacredmusic #churchmusic #chant #gregorianchant #vespers
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