Joshua Stephens - return to the 2023/2024 Season or Welcome
Organ Recitals Nationwide
Programme
Prelude and Fugue on B-A-C-H
Franz Liszt (1811-1886)
Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele, BWV 654 - JS Bach (1685-1750)
Prelude and Fugue in D major, BWV 532 - JS Bach (1685-1750)
Prelude on “East Acklam”
Francis Jackson (1917-2022)
Suite, Op. 5 (Prélude; Sicilienne; Toccata)
Maurice Duruflé (1902-86)
Biography
Sub-Organist at Winchester Cathedral, Joshua Stephens is acknowledged as one of Britain’s “most brilliant and exciting musicians” (Leeds Inspired). As an organist and conductor, he has broadcast live on BBC Radio 3, performed on international television, and guest conducted the City of London Sinfonia and The Sixteen.
As a solo recitalist, Joshua is acclaimed, with performances at Coventry, Wells, Hereford, Truro, Liverpool Anglican and Metropolitan Cathedrals, Selby Abbey (Celebrity Recital Series), and Leeds Town Hall (Leeds International Concert Series). He has collaborated with actress Maxine Peake in Manchester International Festival The Masque of Anarchy, and has participated in numerous masterclasses, most notably with Jacques van Oortmerssen, and Olivier Latry.
Prior to his role at Winchester Cathedral, Joshua was founding Director of Music at Steel City Choristers, Assistant and Acting Director of Music at Sheffield Cathedral, and Second Assistant Organist at Wells Cathedral. He completed his undergraduate studies at the Royal Northern College of Music, graduating with a First-Class degree with Honours, studying the organ with Darius Battiwalla and Thomas Trotter.