Concert Details
| Title: | ST LEONARD'S CHURCH, CHURCH STREET SEAFORD LUNCHTIME ORGAN RECITAL, D'ARCY TRINKWON |
| Promoted by: | St. Leonard’s Church, Seaford |
| Time: | Saturday, 16 August 2025, at 1:00pm |
| Place: | St Leonard’s Church, Seaford |
| Description: | Programme Toccata in F, BWV540 J. S. Bach (1685-1750) Chorale prelude: Herr Gott, nun schleuß den Himmel auf, BWV617 Ut, re, me, fa, sol, la William Byrd (1540-1623) All'Elevazione & Al Post Comunio Domenico Zipoli (1688-1726) Variations & Finale on ‘God Save the King’ Johann Christian Rinck (1770-1846) Three Andantes: No.3 in C Henry Smart (1813-1879) Fugue in G Samuel Wesley (1766-1837) ed. W. T. Best (1826-1897) Deux danses à Agni Yavishta Jehan Alain (1911-1940) Neuf Pièces, Op.40: IV. Chant héroïque, Jean Langlais (1907-1991) Quatre Pièces, Op.37: I. Cantabile Joseph Jongen (1873-1953 ) Le Tombeau de Titelouze, Op.38: XV. Placare Christe servulis Marcel Dupré (1886-1971) Celebrated as one of the most commanding and original organists of his generation, D’Arcy Trinkwon has carved a singular path in classical music. A fearless champion of the organ as a concert instrument, his artistry is defined by vision, individuality, and an unshakable devotion to his craft. His work has not only earned widespread acclaim but has redefined the possibilities of the instrument in the modern concert world. Unwavering in his pursuit of excellence, Trinkwon has built a remarkable career entirely at the organ — a rare and audacious artistic choice. His performances have taken him across continents, to international festivals, distinguished concert series, and some of the world’s most iconic venues: from grand concert halls to sacred cathedrals and intimate chapels. Alongside his solo career, he is a frequent concerto soloist, broadcaster, recording artist, writer and teacher, and serves as Organist to the University of Sussex, where he presents a monthly recital series in the university’s Meeting House. What sets him apart is not just his prodigious technique, but the depth and daring of his musical intellect. With a repertoire that spans four centuries and a mastery that moves effortlessly between spiritual stillness and volcanic intensity, he is an artist of rare breadth. His interpretations are shaped by rigorous scholarship and a profound, almost alchemical affinity with the instrument — performances that do more than impress: they compel. His groundbreaking YouTube channel, Virtuoso Organ Music, is a treasure trove of over 350 recordings, forming one of the most comprehensive and dynamic libraries of organ repertoire online. Yet it is more than a digital archive — it is an invitation into the inner world of a performer who lives each piece from within, offering insight not only into the music itself, but into the mind of the artist who brings it to life. |
| Tickets: | Admission Free with a retiring collection. Concert lasts approximately an hour. |
| Contact: | John Baker |
