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James Mitchell

James Mitchell

A rare chance to hear a complete performance of Louis Vierne’s Première Symphonie
Leeds Lunchtime Organ Music
Mon 22 Sep 1.15 PM
Leeds Cathedral
Free admission
Mon 22 Sep
1.15 PM
Free admission

Programme

Louis Vierne Symphonie I (complete)

Originally from Devon, James Mitchell was appointed organist of Sheffield Cathedral after holding posts in Cambridge and Gloucester. An award-winning composer as well as a busy recitalist, his programme provides a rare chance to hear a complete performance of Louis Vierne’s Première Symphonie. More of a suite than a symphony, a varied sequence of movements precedes its famous finale.

James Mitchell is currently Organist and Head of Keyboard Studies at Sheffield Cathedral.

About the series

A very warm welcome to the 2025/26 Leeds Lunchtime Organ Music series. This is the fifth series kindly hosted by Leeds Cathedral. We’re hugely grateful to them for all their help, support and warm welcome over the last few years.

Our 2025/26 series welcomes recitalists from the USA, Norway, and France, as well as superb musicians from our own minster and cathedral here in Leeds. Repertoire highlights include landmark pieces by Franz Liszt and Maurice Duruflé, alongside much lighter music and jazzinfluenced pieces too.

We value your support enormously, both as enthusiastic audience members and through your donations, which play a huge part in supporting this series. Help us spread the word and keep live music accessible to everyone!

Darius Battiwalla
Leeds City Organist

Free admission, no booking required, simply turn up and enjoy the music!

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Running times

Approx. 50 minutes, no interval

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