Bach at LIOF

Launching in February 2026, Leeds Cathedral Organist Benjamin Newlove climbs the Everest of organ music in a series of 21 recitals over three years. From miniature chorale preludes to towering preludes and fugues, glittering trio sonatas to monumental works such as the Clavier-Übung III, this series offers audiences the chance to hear Bach’s organ music not as isolated masterpieces, but as works of profound theological depth, combined with extraordinary technical brilliance, clarity, and imagination. Whether encountered over many visits or just one, these recitals invite listeners to experience the richness, variety, and enduring power of Bach’s genius.

Spanning chorale preludes, large-scale preludes and fugues, trio sonatas, and monumental works such as the Clavier-Übung III, this series offers audiences the chance to hear Bach’s organ music not as isolated masterpieces, but as works of profound theological depth, combined with extraordinary technical brilliance, clarity, and imagination.