Organ Recital Series 2026 - Sean Weatherley - 150yrs of the Father Willis Organ
31/05/2026 (2:00 PM - 3:30 PM AEST)
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- Organiser:
- Anglican Parish of East Maitland
- Venue:
- St Peter's Anglican Church East Maitland
- Address:
- 47 William Street, East Maitland NSW, Australia
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🎉 Celebrate 150 Years of the Historic Henry Willis Pipe Organ at St Peter’s, East Maitland! 🎶
The Anglican Parish of East Maitland warmly invites you to St Peter’s Church to join us in celebrating a remarkable milestone — 150 years of our treasured ‘Father’ Henry Willis pipe organ.
Originally installed in 1876 in our old school building while St Peter’s was being rebuilt by the Blackett firm, this magnificent instrument has remained a vital part of worship and celebration for generations. Still in its original condition with minimal modifications, it holds enormous historical and cultural significance — being the oldest playable Henry Willis organ in Australia, and the second organ from the firm to be shipped to the country out of just eleven.
🎼 150th Anniversary Organ Recital Series – 2026
As part of our celebrations, we are delighted to host a series of 10 organ recitals from February to November 2026. These will be held on the last Sunday of each month at 2:00 PM, featuring talented organists from across New South Wales.
Here’s the exciting lineup:
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February 22 – Marko Fry (St Nikola Tavelic Croatian Catholic, St Johns Park)
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March 29 – Philip Reichardt (St Martin’s Anglican, Killara & St Philip’s Anglican Eastwood) )
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April 26 – Gerard Nicholls (Christ Church Cathedral, Newcastle & St John the Baptist Catholic Church, Woy Woy)
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May 31 – Sean Weatherley (Roseville Uniting Church)
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June 28 – Gavin Ward (Sydney)
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July 26 – James Brew (Jesus College, Cambridge, UK)
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August 30 – Tim Li (Our Lady of Dolours, Chatswood)
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September 27 – Robert Eather (Christ Church Cathedral, Grafton)
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October 25 – David Drury (Christ Church Cathedral, Newcastle & St Paul’s College, University of Sydney)
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November 29 – Students of Suzuki Music
If you would like a seaon pass for all 10 recitals, Head to this link: https://www.123tix.com.au/events/50378/organ-recital-series-2026-season-pass (only avaible till the 15th of Feburary 2026)
🌟 You’re Invited
Come along and enjoy an uplifting afternoon of beautiful music performed on this historic instrument. — a perfect opportunity to meet the performers and connect with fellow music lovers.
📍 Location: St Peter’s Anglican Church, East Maitland
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM on the last Sunday of each month (Feb–Nov 2026)
We look forward to celebrating with you!
Money raised from these recitals goes back into the upkeep of the Organ to ensure it's preservation and still being played for another 150 years
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Code of Conduct
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Emergencies
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