An Evening of Sax & Organ

Saxophonist Gerard McChrystal and Shrewsbury Abbey organist Nigel Pursey present a varied evening of music on Oct 31st.

Music crosses eras and styles, including Bach, Vivaldi, Haydn, Debussy and Ravel transitions, to folk, popular and jazz-influenced music in the second half. One of the highlights will be a stunning version of the tune Deep Purple. The concert ends with the rousing show piece Pequena Czarda.

Gerard is known for his relaxed and informative introductions. He will provide background to each piece and play three different saxophones, including the tiny sopranino.

During recent sessions with Nigel, we have been enthralled by Gerard’s sublime sound in the wonderful acoustic of the Abbey. We have been quite blown away!. As you might imagine, Gerard’s engagement diary is pretty much solid, however we have managed to find a date – 31st October – when the people of Shrewsbury and Shropshire can experience his extraordinary sound.

Doors: 18:30

Show: 19:30