Aug 2025

1 Fri

2 Sat

TBC St James' Anglican Church, King Street, Sydney

St James' International Organ Festival

Felix Hell (Germany)

3 Sun

4 Mon

5 Tue

6 Wed

7 Thu

1.10pm - St Andrew's Cathedral, George St, Sydney

Michael Hemans - 45th Anniversary Memorial Recital
Michael Deasey, Heather Boyd, Mark Bensted, Ross Cobb & others

Organ recitals on 1st and 3rd Thursdays - please check cathedral web site to confirm details https://sydneycathedral.com/organ-recitals

Admission $10

8 Fri

9 Sat

5.00pm - 6.00pm Fine Music FM Organ Music Society Radio Program 102.5MHz

10 Sun

11 Mon

12 Tue

13 Wed

14 Thu

15 Fri

16 Sat

17 Sun

2.00pm Christ Church St Laurence, Sydney

Organ Recital Series on 3rd Sundays

Admission is by note donation at the door.

2.30pm - Killara Uniting Church (formerly Congregational), cnr Karanga Avenue and Arnold Street, Five Ways

The Killara Music Club Club is holding a concert of organ music on the Ronald Sharp organ of Killara Uniting Church on Sunday August 17 featuring the Korean/German trained organist Kyung Hee Jung. The concert will commence at 2.30pm and afternoon tea will be supplied after its completion. Organ Society members are most welcome.

18 Mon

1.10pm - St Philip's Anglican Church, cnr York & Jamison and Clarence Streets, Sydney

Organist: Stacey Yang

19 Tue

20 Wed

21 Thu

1.10pm - St Andrew's Cathedral, George St, Sydney

James Brew
(Organ scholar, St James’, King St)

Organ recitals on 1st and 3rd Thursdays - please check cathedral web site to confirm details https://sydneycathedral.com/organ-recitals

Admission $10

22 Fri

23 Sat

1.00pm - St Alban's Anglican Church, 3 Pembroke Street, Epping

4.00 pm - Hunter Baillie Memorial Presbyterian Church, cnr Johnston & Collins Streets, Annandale

Otto Puhtajevics is a Latvian pianist, organist, harpsichordist, and concert organizer, known for his expressive performances and dynamic musical presence. He is currently studying under Professor Sergejs Osokins at the Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music.

In recent years, Otto has actively toured with organ recital programs, performing in churches and concert venues across Latvia. These concerts have drawn more than 10,000 listeners, reflecting his growing recognition as a dedicated performer and organizer.

As a sought-after recitalist and chamber musician, Otto has appeared on stages throughout Europe, with notable performances in the Baltic countries, the Czech Republic, Italy, and as far as Australia. His musical collaborations include work with distinguished artists such as Vincenzo Balzani, Vladimir Dvorkin, Jerome Lowenthal, Julia Mustonen-Dahlkvist, Eliso Virsaladze, Natalia Trull, among others.

Otto's achievements in competitions have led to orchestral debut performances in places like Prague and Italy, marking important steps in his growing musical career across Europe.

Programme

Sigfrid Karg-Elert (1877-1933) - Choral-Improvisation: Nun Danket alle Gott

Gustav Merkel (1827-1885) - Larghetto

J. S. Bach (1685-1750) - 2 prelude and fugues:

Prelude and Fugue in G Major BWV 557

Prelude and Fugue in G Minor BWV 558

Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707) - Ciaccona in D Minor

Léon Boëllmann (1862-1897) - Menuet from Suite Gothique

J. S. Bach (1685-1750) - 1st and 2nd movements from Concerto in G Major BWV 592

Theodor Bubeck (1866-1909) – Meditation

24 Sun

25 Mon

26 Tue

27 Wed

28 Thu

29 Fri

1.10pm St Stephen's, Macquarie St, Sydney.

Mark Quamby (organ) & Judith Rough (soprano)

Program details

Admission is by note donation at the door.

Enquiries: 0413 256 803 (or email Mark Quarmby)

30 Sat

31 Sun

August 2025