The St Paul's Gem

Timothy Wakerell plays the Drake Organ in the OBE Chapel of St Paul's Cathedral, London

This CD is the first recording of the new William Drake organ in the OBE Chapel of St Paul’s Cathedral, a masterpiece that marks the final instrument completed by the esteemed organ builder in 2012. Known for its cosmopolitan-eclectic design, this organ combines German and English influences, offering a stunning and rich sound.

Timothy Wakerell, then Assistant Organist at St Paul’s Cathedral and now Assistant at New College, Oxford, performs with exceptional artistry on this unique instrument. His talent and passion for the organ bring the beauty of the new Drake organ to life in a captivating performance.

Track Listing:

1. Toccata in D Minor, BuxWV 155 – Dietrich Buxtehude
2. Bull's Goodnight – John Bull
3. Onder Een Linde Groen – Jan Sweelinck
4. Vater Unser Im Himmelreich – Georg Bohm
5. Ach Wie Nichtig, Ach Wie Flüchtig – George Bohm
6. Trio Super Allein Gott in Der Höh Sey Ehr, BWV 664 – Johann Sebastian Bach
7. Toccata and Fugue in F Major, BWV 540 – Johann Sebastian Bach
8. Allegro – Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
9. Largo – Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
10. Allegretto – Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
11. Moderato in F Major – Niels Gade
12. Herzlich Tut Mich Verlangen – Johannes Brahms
13. Allegro Giocoso – Camille Saint-Saens

Total Playing Time: [60'53]

Organist: Timothy Wakerell