London Choral Sinfonia – Poulenc & Arnold Organ Concertos

Join the London Choral Sinfonia to launch its 2026/27 Season in a thrilling blaze of music for organ and orchestra. The LCS orchestra and Director Michael Waldron are joined by organist James Orford (St Paul’s Cathedral) for two of the great twentieth-century concertos. Poulenc’s fiery Organ Concerto for solo organ, strings and timpani opens the programme. Bach’s masterpiece Fantasia & Fugue in G minor – on which Poulenc based his concerto – follows. The programme culminates with Malcolm Arnold’s powerful and uplifting Concerto for Organ & Orchestra, featuring brass, strings and percussion. Released last year to great critical acclaim, the LCS recording of the Arnold Concerto was included in Gramophone’s annual Editor’s Top Choices, and received 5-star reviews in BBC Music Magazine and Choir & Organ. The spectacular Walker organ of St John the Evangelist, Islington, will be put through its paces. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience this music live. At 7pm there will be a short pre-concert guided talk by Colin Surtees from St John the Evangelist, about the artwork, architecture and history of this beautiful church. This talk is free for all ticket-holders for the concert and no additional booking is required. The audience is warmly invited to join us for a post-concert drinks reception in the foyer.