Jonathon Scott Concert
On 9th May we were privileged to welcome the world famous organist, Jonathan Scott to play our wonderful organ. He mesmerised us all with a dazzling performance of mostly well known orchestral classics, which Jonathan transcribed himself. He closed with the well known ‘Toccata’ by C. M. Widor.
The occasion was all the more enjoyable from the setting up a screen, enabling us all to watch him actually playing at the console. It was a truly memorable occasion.
Richard Fairclough
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The variety of music chosen by Jonathan was delightful and demonstrated the versatility of our organ.
The audience was in awe of Jonathan's dexterity, which they witnessed on the screen erected for the recital.
Not only was he playing the series of keyboards with his hands, controlling stops on the organ panels at the same time, but his feet were dancing along the floor pedals.
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Described by BBC Radio 3 as 'The leading British organist', Jonathan Scott enjoys a hugely varied international performing career on a diverse spectrum of keyboard instruments, and is known throughout the world for his vituoso arrangements and performances of major orchestral musc for the pipe organ.
An Assocaite Artist of the Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, Jonathan gives a series of organ recitals which attract huge audiences, and with his brother, Tom, his performance videos on the Scott Brother Duo YouTube channel have achieved more than 100 million views, making them some of the most watched in the world.
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Born in Manchester, Jonathan studied piano and organ at Chetham's School of Music and continued his studies in UK, USA and Netherlands. He won the Worshipful Company pf Musicians WT Best Scholarship and gold medal, and is a Freeman of the City of London.
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