Thomas Hawkes
Organ Recital
Wednesday 30 April 2025 – 1 pm to 1:45 pm
Recital given by Thomas Hawkes Organist and Choirmaster at Cirencester Parish Churches
Thomas was born in Paderborn, Germany, where he had his first organ lessons. After studying with Jonathan Lilley at Ely Cathedral, Thomas then completed his BA and PgDip in Music at the University of York in 2017. He subsequently became the organ scholar at St Edmundsbury Cathedral where he spent two years. Subsequent roles followed at King Edward’s, Witley, and at St Davids Cathedral in Wales. Thomas also spent a year studying with Matthias Maierhofer and David Franke in Freiburg, Germany. During this time, he was a regular accompanist for the Freiburger Domsingknaben under Boris Böhmann, playing with them for services, concerts and tours across Europe. Since July 2024, Thomas has been Organist and Choirmaster at Cirencester Parish Church, as well as the accompanist and guest conductor for Cirencester Choral Society. He maintains a busy concert schedule, with upcoming performances at Westminster and Troyes Cathedrals. He has also appeared as an organist and conductor on television and radio, as well as on the St Davids Cathedral 2022 Christmas CD. Outside of music, Thomas enjoys reading about history and watching Star Wars and Doctor Who. |
Programme
J.S. Bach (1685 – 1750) | Prelude and Fugue in A Minor BWV543 |
Max Reger (1873 – 1916) | Melodia |
Louis Vierne (1870 – 1937) | Clair de Lune |
Pietro Yon (1886 – 1943) | Toccatina for Flute |
Marcel Dupré (1886 – 1971) | Cortège et Litanie |
Refreshments were available in the Song School afterwards
Admission is free, but we welcome your contribution towards our expenses. If you are a UK tax payer please consider using Gift Aid to increase the value of your donation by a quarter.
Photos & Recording ©Graham Hillman
PRS Music Licence- LE-0032994–Brentwood Cathedral Music©2025 – Photos©Graham Hillman