Engagements
Sunday Services
St Bartholomew the Great
The choir of St Bartholomew the Great, with its director Rupert Gough and organist Simon Hogan, provides the music for services each Sunday. You can attend in person, or online here.
11am Solemn Eucharist
5pm Choral Evensong
CONCERT
The Albert Hall, Nottingham
Saturday 13 November 2021
5pm
Gloria!
Majestic music for choir and brass
Rutter Gloria
Parry I was glad
Ireland Vexilla Regis
Bruckner Ecce sacerdos
Nottingham Harmonic Choir
Richard Laing conductor
Simon Hogan organ
ORGAN RECITAL
St Mary's Church, Shenfield
Saturday 27 November 2021
2.30pm
In collaboration with the Essex Organists' Association, Simon will be giving a recital on the 2002 Principal Pipe Organs instrument in the parish church of Shenfield.
Paul Ayres Toccata
Oskar Lindberg Sonata in G minor
Marcel Dupré Prelude and Fugue in G minor
J.S. Bach Three Advent Chorale Preludes
i. Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 645
ii. Nun komm der Heiden Heiland, BWV 659
iii. Kommst du nun, Jesu, BWV 650
David Bednall Evocation of Wells Cathedral
Felix Mendelssohn Overture to the oratorio St Paul
CONCERT
Holy Cross Church, Felsted
Saturday 27 November 2021
7pm
Songs of Celebration
Vivaldi Gloria
Parry Blest pair of sirens
Finzi My spirit sang all day
Vaughan Williams Let all the world
Felsted Choral Society
Thomas Duchan director
Simon Hogan organ
EVENSONG IN THE CITY
St Bartholomew the Great
Thursday 2 December 2021
7pm
An Evensong for people working and living in the City - pop along after the daily grind and be overwhelmed by the beauty of Choral Evensong in London's oldest church.
Even better: if you used to sing, and miss having the opportunity to test your vocal cords, join the choir for the night!
After the service, we will be serving food and wine in the mediæval cloisters of the Priory Church.
Click here for more information.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Keble College Chapel, Oxford
Friday 10 December 2021
7.30pm
David Bednall Welcome all Wonders: A Christmas Cantata
David Bednall's Christmas cantata Welcome all Wonders was praised on its premiere as 'ingenious' and 'extremely appealing'. Luxuriating in the texture of choir, organ and solo trumpet, the piece draws on an inspiring selection of texts, narrating the familiar Nativity story in a fresh, contemporary, and profound way. Bednall's luminous writing for choir is alternately jubilant and meditative, uplifting and thought-provoking. The ornate beauty of Keble College Chapel provides the perfect environment in which to experience this masterpiece of contemporary festive music at Christmastime.
Jubilate, directed by James Potter
Simon Desbruslais trumpet
Simon Hogan organ
CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT
St Mary's Church, Adderbury
Saturday 11 December 2021
7pm for 7.30pm
Simon will be directing the Cathedral Singers of Christ Church, with David Quinn at the organ, in a programme of festive favourites.
Tickets £12 from Trish Fennell (01295 811059 or trishfennell242@gmail.com) or on the door. Mulled wine and mince pies will be available to purchase from the bar.
CONCERT
St Paul's Knightsbridge
Monday 13 December 2021
7.30pm
On Christmas Night
with
The Laudate Choir
Onyx Brass
Howard Ionascu director
Simon Hogan organ
In aid of St George's Kidney Patients Association. Tickets available from ticketsource.co.uk.
CAROL SERVICE
St George's Bloomsbury
Friday 17 December 2021
6.30pm
An annual fixture in Simon's calendar, St George's Bloomsbury's carol service features carols and readings for the festive season, with music led by the choral scholars directed by Sam Bardsley.
All are welcome to attend.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford
Saturday 18 December 2021
8pm
The Cathedral Singers of Christ Church, directed by James Morley Potter, perform a programme of Christmas favourites old and new.
BBC RADIO 3 CHORAL EVENSONG
Wednesday 22 December 2021
4pm
The choirs of Croydon Minster, directed by Dr Ronny Krippner, sing Choral Evensong live on BBC Radio 3. The organ will be played by Simon Hogan.
Christmas services at
St Bartholomew the Great
Tuesday 14 December 6pm
Nine Lessons and Carols
Thursday 16 December 6.30pm
American Carol Service
Monday 20 December 6.30pm
German Carol Service
Wednesday 22 December 6.30pm
Dickensian Carol Service
Friday 24 December 7pm & 11pm
First Choral Eucharist of Christmas
Saturday 25 December 11am
Choral Eucharist
All free entry. For more information see www.greatstbarts.com.
RESIDENCY AT CHRIST CHURCH
Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford
28 December 2021 - 9 January 2022
The Cathedral Singers of Christ Church, Oxford, with director James Morley Potter and organist Simon Hogan, return for their half term residency. They'll be singing Evensong each day at 6.05pm, and Sunday Eucharists at 11.05am.
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ORGAN RECITAL
Westminster Abbey
Sunday 30 January 2022
5pm
Simon is delighted to be performing in Westminster Abbey's Sunday series of organ recitals on the famous Harrison & Harrison organ. The recital lasts thirty minutes and is free to attend.
ORGAN RECITAL
Christchurch Priory
Thursday 3 March 2022
12.30pm
Simon is delighted to be returning to Christchurch Priory for this lunchtime concert in their Lent term series. Programme will be announced nearer the time, but will include a variety of organ favourites!
BBC RADIO 3 CHORAL EVENSONG
Merton College Chapel, Oxford
Wednesday 20 April 2022
4pm
The choir of Merton College, Oxford, directed by Benjamin Nicholas, returns to the BBC for a pre-recorded transmission of Choral Evensong. The organ playing will be shared between Simon and Merton's two organ scholars, Kentaro Machida & Owen Chan.
BBC RADIO 3 CHORAL EVENSONG
Wednesday 27 April 2022
4pm
Recorded in December 2021, the choirs of Croydon Minster, directed by Dr Ronny Krippner, sing Choral Evensong live on BBC Radio 3. The organ will be played by Simon Hogan.
ORGAN RECITAL
All Saints Church, Hastings
Monday 25 July 2022
7.30pm
Simon is delighted to be back in Hastings for this concert on the fine Willis organ at All Saints. Full programme will be announced nearer the time.