The St Paul's Gem

The St Paul’s Gem marks the first recording of the William Drake organ in the OBE Chapel of St Paul’s Cathedral, completed in 2012. This exquisite instrument — a harmonious blend of German and English design traditions — is celebrated for its clarity, warmth, and craftsmanship.

Performed by Timothy Wakerell, then Assistant Organist at St Paul’s Cathedral, this album beautifully showcases the tonal range of the new organ through a thoughtfully curated programme spanning Baroque to Romantic masters. From the brilliance of Buxtehude and J.S. Bach to the lyrical expressiveness of Brahms and Saint-Saëns, Wakerell’s artistry brings this remarkable instrument vividly to life.

A must-have recording for lovers of organ music and those fascinated by the living sound of St Paul’s Cathedral.

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 Böhm
5. Ach Wie Nichtig, Ach Wie Flüchtig – Georg Böhm
6. Trio super Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr, BWV 664 – J.S. Bach
7. Toccata and Fugue in F Major, BWV 540 – J.S. Bach
8. Allegro – C.P.E. Bach
9. Largo – C.P.E. Bach
10. Allegretto – C.P.E. Bach
11. Moderato in F Major – Niels Gade
12. Herzlich tut mich verlangen – Johannes Brahms
13. Allegro Giocoso – Camille Saint-Saëns

Album Details:

• Performer: Timothy Wakerell (Organist)
• Instrument: William Drake Organ, OBE Chapel, St Paul’s Cathedral
• Label: Priory Records
• Recorded at: St Paul’s Cathedral, London
• Total Playing Time: 60’53
• Format: Audio CD
• Genre: Organ / Sacred / Classical