On this day: organist on Interstellar soundtrack to perform at Minster
This was part of a series of organ concertos to be hosted by the Minster on Thursday evenings during July and August of 2024.
The recitals were to feature well-known classic compositions as well as contemporary pieces.
The series, which was to open with a performance from the Queen's Medal for Music recipient Thomas Trotter, was to feature a variety of iconic musicians for six nights of organ music.
To mark the 10th anniversary of Interstellar's release, featured organist Roger Sayer was to conclude the series at the Minster.
While working as director of music at Temple Church London, Mr Sayer was selected by Zimmer to create the prominent organ role on the film's soundtrack.
One listener said of Mr Sayer's work on the film: "If Hans Zimmer is the heart of Interstellar, then you, sir, are its soul."
At the Minster, he planned to share his experience working on the iconic soundtrack before playing his own version for listeners.
He then planned to perform other space-related music, including movements from Holst's The Planets.
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