Jonathan Scott Organ Recital

JONATHAN SCOTT – ORGAN THE
FOUR SEASONS AND MORE!

Jonathan Scott performs an unmissable special
summer organ spectacular featuring his complete solo organ transcription of
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, alongside some of the world’s greatest music to show
the full capabilities of the wonderful pipe organ of Ludlow Parish Church!

PROGRAMME

Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) arr. Scott
Grand March from Aïda

George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) arr. Scott
Passacaglia (Suite No. 7 in G Minor, HWV 432)

Charles-Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) arr. Scott
Danse Macabre

Antonio Vivaldi (1678 -1741) arr. Scott
The Four Seasons Op.8 (Le Quattro Stagioni)
Concerto No.1 in E major RV269 ‘Spring’ (La Primavera)
Concerto No.2 in G minor RV315 ‘Summer’ (L’Estate)
Concerto No.3 in F major RV293 ‘Autumn’ (L’Autunno)
Concerto No.4 in F minor RV297 ‘Winter’ (L’Inverno)

JONATHAN SCOTT – BIOGRAPHY

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 of Musicians WT Best Scholarship and gold medal, and is a Freeman of The City of London.

Described as “The leading British organist (BBC RADIO 3), Jonathan Scott enjoys a hugely varied international performing career on a diverse spectrum of keyboard instruments, and is known throughout the world for his virtuoso arrangements and performances of major orchestral music for the pipe organ. As Associate 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.

Jonathan gave the world premiere of the new organ concerto ‘6000 Pipes!’ by Sir Karl Jenkins for Hull UK City of Culture and has toured this work, including a special gala performance at the Royal Albert Hall, London, with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by the composer. Jonathan also has a busy international concert schedule with his pianist brother, Tom Scott, performing as Scott Brothers.