Lydia Rae (Vocal) and Ben Lawrence (Piano)
Lydia Rae is a jazz singer based in the Midlands and will be joined by local pianist Ben Lawrence. The duo formed last year after a shared love of the Great American Songbook and Golden Age Musical Theatre tunes sparked an idea to perform this repertoire together. They also have successful solo careers as artists; […]
Harmony and Heritage by Lucy Farrimond (Soprano)
Harmony & Heritage Harmony & Heritage is a programme that explores the relationship between music, place, and memory, weaving together works that reflect themes of home, landscape, and belonging. Drawing inspiration from musical tradition, folk influences, and the cultural heritage of the British Isles, the programme moves between well-loved repertoire and contemporary works, highlighting the […]
Edward Taylor (Organ)
Edward Taylor is currently Assistant Organist, and Director of the Cathedral Consort, at Carlisle Cathedral. He is also in demand as a concert organist and Choral conductor. Edward holds a Bachelor of Music Degree from the University of Leeds and is an Associate of the Royal College of Organists. He has studied the organ with […]
Adam Heron (Organ)
Our series of free Afternoon Recitals continues, we are delighted to welcome Adam Heron to the Cathedral. Organised as part of the free recital series. Take some time out of your day and unwind with a free afternoon recital . Whether you’re a classical enthusiast or just looking to enjoy something new, there’s something for […]
Victoria Ulriksen (Organ)
About the artist: Victoria Ulriksen (b. 2006) studies organ in her bachelor’s degree at the Norwegian Academy of Music with cantor and professor Kåre Nordstoga, and fortepiano and modern piano with professor emerita Liv Glaser. From 2024, she will also study organ in parallel on the HMT Leipzig with professor dr. Martin Schmeding. She regularly […]
Anna Morley (Saxophone)
She has performed nationally at prestigious venues including the Royal Albert Hall for the BBC Proms with the National Youth Orchestra. She has also been a member of their saxophone ensemble and has featured as a solo soprano saxophonist with the National Youth Wind Orchestra. Closer to home, Anna participates regularly in ensembles such as […]
Celebrating the Comic Genius of Flanders and Swann
Mike is well-known in the area as a Jazz pianist and Musical Director. Bob was one of the founding members of Cockermouth Amateur Dramatic Society and was Artistic Director of Art Out West until retirement in 2013. They’ve worked together in CADS for almost 40 years but only recently discovered that they share a life-long […]
Harry Brown (Organ)
About the artist: Harry Brown is currently in his third year at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. Here he is studying for a BMus in organ performance under the tutelage of Daniel Moult and Nicholas Wearne. Alongside his studies, Harry is currently organ scholar at Birmingham Cathedral (St. Philips) and Interim Assistant Organist at Solihull Parish […]
Dominic Downs (Piano)
Currently studying piano at the Royal Northern College of Music under Dr Murray McLachlan, Dominic is a prize-winning pianist and composer and experienced performer, who featured on BBC1 in October 2023, where he was described as, ‘an exceptional talent with a bright future ahead of him’. In the Beginning As the youngest of seven children […]
Ida Pelliccioli: Debussy and Influences
Acclaimed pianist Ida Pelliccioli returns to the Cathedral’s Fratry Hall in 2026 presenting a new programme of pieces celebrating the work of Claude Debussy and his influences.
