HISTORIC KILMUN’S famous water-powered Norman and Beard organ will strike up again this weekend for a special concert designed to lift the spirits as the nights draw in.
Organist Philip Norris will take centre stage on Saturday, November 8, at 2.30pm, performing a lively half-hour of light and uplifting music inside the atmospheric church.
In a break from tradition, much of the programme will celebrate the magic of the movies, featuring film themes by legendary composers including John Williams and John Barry.
Audiences can look forward to Raiders’ March, (Raiders of the Lost Ark), Cadillac of the Skies, (Empire of the Sun), and the rousing He’s a Pirate from Pirates of the Caribbean, by Klaus Badelt.
“It will be easy listening,” said Philip. “Some people may be surprised to see film music in an organ recital, but the instrument is far more versatile than many realise — all it takes is a bit of creative arranging.”
The performance will also feature light-hearted 19th-century pieces by French composer Louis Lefébure-Wély, alongside a lively rendition of John Sousa’s The Liberty Bell, famously used as Monty Python’s Flying Circus theme tune.
Admission to the recital is free, though donations are welcome to support the upkeep of Historic Kilmun and its remarkable organ.
Refreshments will be served, and organisers promise a warm, informal atmosphere.
Whether you’re an organ aficionado, a film music fan, or just looking for a cheerful way to spend a Saturday afternoon, the event promises an entertaining escape from the November gloom.
