St Laurence Church organist Christopher Boodle presents a selection of appealing classical and modern pieces for solo piano at the end of this hot summer. Come into the cool, spacious interior of St Laurence Church and relax to the sound of beautiful music.

Prelude and Fugue in B minor J.S.Bach

Concerto in G major Vivaldi, arr. by J.S.Bach
i Allegro ii Largo iii Allegro

Sonata in E major Domenico Scarlatti

2 Songs without words i A minor ii C major Mendelssohn

Prelude Ravel

From Vingt Regards sur L’Enfant Jesus
No. 19 “Je dors, mais mon coeur veille” Messiaen

Toccata Festiva    Christopher Boodle.

Born in Gloucester in 1952, Christopher Boodle studied his musical education at New College, Oxford, and the Royal College of Music in London. He has been the church organist at St Laurence’s since 1992. An associate member of the Performing Rights Society, and former Chairman of the Stroud Festival, he teaches and performs widely in the local area and abroad.

The concert is free and open to all, and a suggested donation of £5 towards refreshments would be appreciated.