SATURDAYS AT NOON – NIGEL PURSEY (ORGAN)

Shrewsbury Abbey

As part of our Saturdays at Noon 2023 series, Shrewsbury Abbey Organist, Nigel Pursey, will give a recital on the restored 1911 William Hill organ. Nigel masterminded the restoration, which was carried out by GO Organ Builders of Herefordshire. A retiring collection will be taken in aid of the Abbey Organ Fund. Parking right opposite the Abbey in Abbey Foregate car park.

TEAM CLEO CHARITY CONCERT

Shrewsbury Abbey

Come along and enjoy the sound of strings in our wonderful Abbey and at the same time support a very worthwhile charity. Members of Sounds Interesting will be playing to raise money for Team Cleo, the children's brain tumour charity.  One of our musicians tragically lost her daughter to brain cancer and has set up this charity to raise awareness of the early signs of brain tumour in children. Early awareness leads to early diagnosis which can lead to treatment with a greater chance of success.  Team Cleo aims to help provide tools to facilitate that all-important early awareness. The music, by American-born local composer, John Charles Hyslop, will include two premiere performances: Neolithic Suite for 3 Violas, consists of songs and dances which might have been heard at our ancestor´s festive gatherings--perhaps at Mitchell´s Fold or other local monumental sites—circa five thousand years ago; String Quartet no 3, consists of another set of songs and dances, with a folk flavour, but which would have been popular much more recently. Entry is free of charge, though generous donations in support of Team Cleo are welcome.      

JAZZ IN THE CHURCH

Shrewsbury Abbey

We welcome the first in a series of spectacular Jazz in the Church evenings in the sublime setting of Shrewsbury Abbey. 7.30 start. Bring your own drinks. Tickets: manager@shrewsburyabbey.com or contact... www.JackCotterill.co.uk  

SHELDON SINGERS OF DEVON

Shrewsbury Abbey

As part of our Saturdays at Noon 2023 series, we are delighted to welcome the Sheldon Singers of Devon, who will give a concert as part of their tour of Shropshire. Please note this concert will begin at 4pm, to avoid any clash with the Coronation of King Charles III. A retiring collection will be taken in aid of the Abbey Organ Fund. Parking right opposite the Abbey in Abbey Foregate car park.

SATURDAYS AT NOON – HANS HIELSCHER (ORGAN)

Shrewsbury Abbey

As part of our Saturdays at Noon 2023 series, we are delighted to welcome Hans Hielscher of Wiesbaden, Germany, who will give a recital on the restored 1911 William Hill organ of Shrewsbury Abbey. A retiring collection will be taken in aid of the Abbey Organ Fund. Parking right opposite the Abbey in Abbey Foregate car park.

SATURDAYS AT NOON – ALEX MASON (ORGAN)

Shrewsbury Abbey

As part of our Saturdays at Noon 2023 series, we are delighted to welcome Alex Mason of Lancing College, who will give a recital on the restored 1911 William Hill organ of Shrewsbury Abbey. Alex is known to many as the former Director of Chapel Music of Shrewsbury School and previously Director of Music of St David's Cathedral. A retiring collection will be taken in aid of the Abbey Organ Fund. Parking right opposite the Abbey in Abbey Foregate car park.

SHREWSBURY SCHOOL COMMUNITY CHOIR

Shrewsbury Abbey

Programme: Esenvalds - Trinity Te Deum Rutter - Gloria Chilcott - Jubilate Fauré - Cantique de Jean Racine Vaughan Williams - O Clap Your Hands Finzi - Lo the Full Final Sacrifice

CASSIOPEIA ENSEMBLE

Shrewsbury Abbey

This top-flight quartet of recent graduates from the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama will perform a programme including  Mozart's 'Dissonance' String Quartet K. 465, No. 19 in C major and Dvorak's Piano Quintet Op. 81, No. 2 in A major. Tickets on the door.

Shrewsbury Choral – Summer Concert

Shrewsbury Abbey, Abbey Foregate, SY2 6BS Parking right opposite in Abbey Foregate car park (free after 6pm) The ever-popular Shrewsbury Choral present their spectacular Summer Concert. www.shrewsburychoral.org.uk  

SHREWSBURY ABBEY SUMMER FAIR

Shrewsbury Abbey

Abbey fairs are always popular, with a wide range of stalls and something for everyone. The Abbey turns into one of the most beautiful shopping malls you will ever visit! If you are interested in taking a stall, please contact the Parish Office as soon as possible to avoid disappointment: 01743 232723 | manager@shrewsburyabbey.com