Anna Lapwood (UK) live at Melbourne Town Hall Grand Organ
Acclaimed UK Organist Anna Lapwood makes her Australian Debut
Friday 13 & Saturday 14 March 2026
“She had rightly become “the world’s most visible organist”” New York Times
“Charismatic organist has a packed Royal Albert Hall eating out of her hand. 4-stars” The Guardian UK, May 2025
“Imaginative, open-minded and a brilliant musician, the organist and conductor Anna Lapwood is the dream ambassador for classical music.” Gramophone
“She is much more than a gifted organist, choral conductor and social media sensation… she’s a star on a mission” The Sunday Times
“Still only 29, she has become the hottest property in classical music: a media-friendly, globally popular ambassador for her instrument and the genre.” The Guardian July 2025
The City of Melbourne is proud to present the Australian debut of world-renowned UK organist Anna Lapwood, with two landmark performances at Melbourne Town Hall Grand Organ on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 March 2026.
Anna Lapwood MBE is one of the UK’s most dynamic ambassadors for classical music. As the first ever official organist of the Royal Albert Hall, she has broken down genre boundaries and introduced a huge new audience to the organ.
Anna has reached audiences far beyond the classical mainstream with her striking blend of musicianship, enthusiasm, charm, and eloquent artistry. In demand worldwide as concerto soloist and recitalist, she has attracted over two million social media followers and regularly connects with listeners as a presenter on BBC Radio, television and Classic FM.
In Spring 2025, Anna was included in the annual Sunday Times Young Power List, celebrating the 30 most powerful people under 30 in the UK. A recipient of the Royal Philharmonic Society’s prestigious Gamechanger award, Anna completed her transformational decade as Director of Music at Pembroke College, Cambridge in August 2025 with an all-night BBC Prom at London’s Royal Albert Hall.
Her role with the Royal Albert Hall has resulted in some of her most memorable pop collaborations, accompanying artists including AURORA, Bonobo, Florence + the Machine, and Raye, as well as actor Benedict Cumberbatch for Letters Live.
Her discography as an exclusive SONY Classical artist continues to grow, most recently with the 2025 release of Firedove, an album of original compositions and works freshly arranged for organ.
Don’t miss one of the world’s most exciting organists playing the Melbourne Town Hall Grand Organ, considered one of the world’s finest instruments of its kind, for a very special concert experience.
Concert details:
Date: Friday 13 & Saturday 14 March
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Melbourne Town Hall, Corner Swanston and Collins Streets, Melbourne
Tickets: Trybooking.com
