19b Compton Terrace
Wed 2 Sept · 18:30 · £10
Andrew Forbes is an innovative Scottish organist, who celebrates classic works whilst exploring new possibilities for the organ—particularly in his frequent collaborations with composers. Appointed as Director of Music at Glasgow Cathedral aged 21, his playing creates ‘a symbiosis between artist and instrument’ (The Montrealer), earning him invitations to perform at venues including Philharmonie de Paris and St Paul’s Cathedral (London). Andrew advocates for the organ’s place in modern society; in 2023 he was invited to join the board of Scotland’s Churches Trust, where he chairs their Music Committee, and he is a founder of Sowne of Organe, a project surveying Scotland’s most significant historic organs (www.sowneoforgane.com). Away from the console, Andrew directs the critically acclaimed Glasgow Cathedral Festival – ‘a minor miracle’ (VoxCarnyx) – with bold programming that brings life to the city’s oldest building. He teaches at Glasgow University and RCS, is a frequent guest with ensembles including the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, and is in demand as a collaborative pianist, sound engineer and producer. Andrew has learned with teachers including Dame Gillian Weir, Jan Waterfield and Hans Fagius, supported by awards from the Hope Scott Trust and the McGlashan Charitable Trust. He is a First Prize winner of the Northern Ireland International Organ Competition, a finalist at St Albans International Organ Competition, an Associate of the Royal College of Organists, and winner of the RCS Prize for Early Music. Andrew loves food, drink, and spending any free time with friends—preferably near water or up a hill. www.andrewforbes.org More Information: For Accessibility, please click here. The venue is seating only. All seats are unreserved and are taken on a first come first serve basis. Please arrive early before event door times if you have preferred seats. Due to the nature of our venue, please be prepared to queue for entry. The venue is fully accessible, with use of ramps and the upstairs bar is accessible with use of a platform lift. Please email [email protected] with your accessibility requirements as soon as you purchase your ticket as requests are dealt with on a first come, first serve basis. Strictly no food or drink may be brought from outside into the venue. Water bottles must be emptied before entering the venue, with refilling stations available inside.