Programme
Herbert Howells (1892–1983) : Rhapsody in C-sharp minor
Felix Mendelssohn (1809–1847) : Allegretto from Sonata IV in B-flat major
Dietrich Buxtehude (c.1637–1707) : Praeludium in C major, BuxWV 137
Maurice Duruflé (1902–1986) : Prélude from Suite op. 5
Percy Whitlock (1903–1946) : from Five Short Pieces
I. Allegretto
II. Andante Tranquillo
III. Scherzo
Louis Vierne (1870-1937) : Final from Symphony VI
Biography
Tim Stewart is currently the Organ Scholar of Chichester Cathedral where he assists the Organists in the smooth running of the music department and sharing the playing for the 8 weekly services that take place at the Cathedral. He is also the principal accompanist for the Cantemus choral society based in Havant. After his time at Chichester Cathedral, he will begin a 4-year course at The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire studying for a BMus in organ performance. After this, he hopes to pursue organ scholarships at London cathedrals such as Westminster Abbey and St Paul’s Cathedral.
Prior to his time in Chichester, Tim was appointed to the post of Organist at All Saints’ Church, Dummer, Hants, and St Giles Ashtead whilst also assisting with organ playing at Holy Trinity and URC churches in Guildford.
As well as gaining distinctions in grade 8 piano and organ, he has won the Junior section of the London Organ competition (2019) and various first prizes for organ at the Godalming Performing Arts Festival in 2019 and 2020.
Tim has given various recitals including performances at Guildford Cathedral, and many other Parish Churches and was also invited to play at l’Abbaye Saint-Sauveur in Redon, France (2020). He is becoming increasingly in demand as a recitalist with future engagements including Portsmouth Cathedral and Romsey Abbey. Timothy continues to take lessons with Katherine Dienes-Williams.