Please join us at St George’s Hall for our organ recitals performed by Professor Ian Tracey, Organist to the City of Liverpool.
All proceeds for this event go to St George’s Hall Charitable Trust – an independent board which raises funds to protect, preserve and enhance the status of St George’s Hall. We would like to say a massive thank you for your continued support and your kindness in supporting the conservation efforts to maintain our Grade I listed St George’s Hall.
About the Willis Organ at St George’s Hall
The organ at St George’s Hall was built by “Father” Henry Willis and completed in 1855, It has since undergone numerous renovations, due to modernisation and maintenance. The Willis Organ is supported by proceeds from St George’s Hall Charitable Trust.
About Professor Ian Tracey
Ian Tracey has a life-long association with the City of Liverpool and its music. A native Liverpudlian, he studied at Trinity College, London, and at St. Katharine’s College, Liverpool, winning scholarships to study organ in Paris with Andre Isoir and Jean Langlais and conducting with Vernon Handley.
He was appointed Organist of Liverpool Cathedral in 1980, since which time he has played most of the major venues in the UK, many of the prestigious organs in Europe and has made 25 extensive tours of the USA and two of Australia.
1985 saw his appointment as Liverpool City Organist and as Chorus Master to the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society; in which latter capacity, he has conducted over 250 concerts with the Society’s orchestra and choir. In 1988 he was elected Professor, Fellow and Organist at Liverpool, John Moores’ University, and appointed as a Guest Director of Music for the BBC’s Daily Service.
In addition to that from his Alma Mater, he holds Fellowships from many prestigious musical institutions, including the Royal College of Organists, Royal School of Church Music, Guild of Church Musicians and the Royal Society of Arts. In 1994, he was awarded the North West Arts Award for Classical Music and in 2006 The University of Liverpool conferred upon him the degree of Doctor of Music (Honoris Causa), in recognition of his long and distinguished service to music in Liverpool and of his national and international reputation as a musician.
He was commissioned as a Deputy Lieutenant for the County of Merseyside in 2015.
Organ Recital Series Dates – 2025
Organ Recitals 2025
18th March 2025
15th April 2025
13th May 2025
17th June 2025
15th July 2025
16th September 2025
14th October 2025
18th November 2025
16th December 2025
Please Note: All of the above recitals take place from 12.45pm-1.30pm. Tickets are sold at a cost of £5 per person.
Our Next Project
For over 150 years, the majestic Willis Organ at St George’s Hall has been a symbol of Liverpool’s rich musical heritage, filling the hall with breathtaking sound and bringing joy to generations of concertgoers. But time has taken its toll, and this beloved instrument now faces a critical need for restoration.
One of the most pressing issues is the replacement of the organ’s box, a vital part of its structure that houses the complex mechanisms and helps project its mighty voice. Without this essential restoration, the future of the Willis Organ could be at risk.
We need your help to ensure this iconic instrument continues to inspire for generations to come. By supporting the replacement of the Willis Organ’s box, you’re not just preserving a piece of history; you’re contributing to the future of music in Liverpool.
The restoration will cost £27,000.00 and with your help, we can make sure this is Not Just a Pipe Dream.