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
New College Chapel, Oxford
Tuesday 27 September 2021
9pm
Aurora Nova, directed by Patrick Craig, with Simon Hogan at the organ, presents an imaginative programme of music for upper voices by French composers active between the late 19th century and the middle of the 20th century. Part of The Divine Office: Choral Music in Oxford - A unique event of exceptional musical intensity and spiritual potency. Click here for more information.
ORGAN RECITAL
Southwark Cathedral
Monday 4 October 2021
1.20pm
Enjoy thirty minutes of organ music on the renowned Lewis organ of Southwark Cathedral, performed by Simon Hogan. Free entry.
Sergie Slonimsky Toccata
Elsa Barraine Prélude in g
J.S. Bach Concerto in C, BWV 595
Edward Bairstow Scherzo in A flat
Gustav Holst Jupiter (arr. Wills)
EVENSONG IN THE CITY
St Bartholomew the Great
Thursday 7 October 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.
ORGAN RECITAL
St Leonard's Church, Hythe
Saturday 16 October 2021
5pm
A favourite venue for JAM on the Marsh, St Leonard's boasts a remarkable Harrison & Harrison organ, complete with a seperate east end division and detached console.
Paul Ayres Toccata
J.S. Bach Concerto in C, BWV 595
Robert Schumann Canonic Study in A flat
Percy Whitlock To Phoebe
Cecilia McDowall Church bells beyond the stars
Charles-Marie Widor Symphony No 5
To purchase tickets, click here.
RESIDENCY AT CHRIST CHURCH
Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford
26 - 31 October 2021
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 a Sung Eucharist at 11.05am on Sunday 31 October.
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BBC RADIO 3 CHORAL EVENSONG
Merton College Chapel, Oxford
Wednesday 3 November 2021
4pm
The choir of Merton College, Oxford, directed by Benjamin Nicholas, returns to the BBC for a live transmission of Choral Evensong. The organ playing will be shared between Simon and Merton's two organ scholars, Kentaro Machida & Owen Chan.
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. Further details will be available nearer the time.
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.
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
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.