A truly epic musical event is coming to Rochester Cathedral this February. World renowned organist, Roger Sayer, will perform Hans Zimmer’s for the film Interstellar. Roger Sayer was the organist who performed on the acclaimed soundtrack making this an unmissable event for film fans. The concert is made even more special as it is a homecoming for Sayer who was previously Director of Music at Rochester Cathedral. Ticket sales have already broken records for an organ concert at the Cathedral with only very limited tickets remaining.
Sci-fi epic Interstellar wowed audiences when it was released in 2014. The powerful film by Christopher Nolan follows a team of astronauts on a daring mission through a wormhole. The unforgettable and iconic score by Hans Zimmer is a firm favourite of film score fans.
Renowned film composer, Hans Zimmer described Roger Sayer as “an extraordinary artist whose humanity shines in the impeccable artistry that flows from his hands.” Roger was working as Director of Music at Temple Church, London, when he received a phone call inviting him to record the organ part for the Interstellar score. Since then he has gone on to perform the score worldwide including being part of the Hans Zimmer Live shows performing to an audience of 40,000.
Alongside the music from Interstellar, audiences will hear music from Holst’s Planets suite and find out more about Roger’s experience working with Hans Zimmer and Christopher Nolan. All of this will take place under the spectacular artwork, Mars: War and Peace by Luke Jerram. A seven metre artwork of the planet Mars which will be suspended in the Nave.
Advanced ticket sales for the Interstellar concert have broken records for Organ concerts at Rochester Cathedral. The current Director of Music, Adrian Bawtree, is delighted than new audiences are discovering the beauty and versatility of the organ as an instrument
Director of Music, Adrian Bawtree says;
"It’s wonderful to see how the music of Interstellar is inspiring so many people to discover the beauty and versatility of the organ. Hans Zimmer’s incredible score showcases the instrument’s power and emotion in a way that captivates audiences, and we hope it will encourage more people to learn about and maybe even take up playing this magnificent instrument. The organ has a rich history, and it remains as important & relevant as ever."
Limited tickets remain for the Interstellar concert but for anyone who has been inspired to discover more organ music, there is a second organ concert under Mars on the 7th March. Music of the Cosmos will explore music inspired by the universe and includes pieces by John Williams, Holst and Bach. Performers include the Cathedral’s Music Department with special guest guitarist Matt Bawtree.
Tickets for both organ concerts can be purchased through the Rochester Cathedral website www.rochestercathedral.org/mars
Mars: War and Peace is at Rochester Cathedral until the 8th March.