Organist Anna Lapwood enchants with a mesmerizing performance of 'Interstellar' on the grand 9,999-pipe Royal Albert Hall organ.
Anna Lapwood, a renowned British organist, choir director, and broadcaster, recently captivated audiences at a unique event that brought together classical music and film. The performance, part of our website's Live at the Movies, saw Lapwood collaborate with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, delivering a mesmerising rendition of excerpts from Hans Zimmer's iconic score for the film "Interstellar" [2][3].
Zimmer, a celebrated film composer, is best known for his work on "Interstellar," a score that has been nominated for numerous accolades, including an Academy Award and the Original Score category at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards [6]. The original soundtrack was recorded at London's Temple Church on the 1926 Harrison & Harrison organ, with Roger Sayer, the church's organist, playing a significant role in the recording process [4].
Lapwood's performance included two excerpts from the "Interstellar" score, showcasing her ability to interpret complex contemporary compositions on the organ. Her rendition ended with a dramatic build and a sudden ending, leaving the audience in awe [5].
In addition to her performance, Lapwood was announced as the first official organist of the Royal Albert Hall, a prestigious role that reflects her status as a leading figure in organ music [1][4]. As part of her new position, she will appoint and support the first ever Organ Scholar at the Royal Albert Hall, aiming to increase accessibility to organ learning [7].
Furthermore, Lapwood will hold open sessions at the Royal Albert Hall, providing an opportunity for aspiring organists to learn from her expertise and engage with classical organ music [7].
Anna Lapwood's performance of the "Interstellar" score has garnered her significant attention, bridging the gap between classical and modern music genres. Her dedication to bringing classical organ music to wider audiences through social media and media appearances continues to elevate her profile in the classical music world [1].
References: 1. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/5LhR7L7D1p3Zqc3z6KMxk6L/anna-lapwood-the-organist-who-is-taking-classical-music-to-the-people 2. https://www.liverpoolphil.com/whats-on/anna-lapwood-live-at-the-movies-interstellar/ 3. https://www.classical-music.com/news/anna-lapwood-to-perform-interstellar-live-with-liverpool-philharmonic-orchestra/ 4. https://www.royalalberthall.com/about-us/news/anna-lapwood-appointed-first-official-organist-of-the-royal-albert-hall 5. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-57301617 6. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2410776/awards?ref_=tt_awd_ql_1 7. https://www.classical-music.com/news/anna-lapwood-to-appoint-and-support-first-ever-organ-scholar-at-royal-albert-hall/
Presenters like Anna Lapwood, who is also a renowned organist and choir director, often showcase classical music in various forms of entertainment, such as her recent collaboration with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra on film scores like Hans Zimmer's iconic "Interstellar" score. Lapwood, the first official organist of the Royal Albert Hall, is dedicated to expanding access to classical organ music, holding open sessions and appointment of the first Organ Scholar at the Hall.
