Anna Lapwood - International Women’s Day

Step into a breathtaking sonic celebration at the Royal Albert Hall with Anna Lapwood, the Hall’s official organist, as she leads the “International Women’s Day” concert film. In this unforgettable evening, Anna curates a dazzling array of organ arrangements from celebrated film scores and classical works, while also premiering new commissions from distinguished female composers Olivia Belli and Rachel Portman. She is joined by an inspiring line‑up of musical friends: trailblazing saxophonist Jess Gillam, former Royal Albert Hall Associate Artist, and internationally acclaimed singer‑songwriter Katie Melua, who performs selections from her *In Winter* album in a moving collaboration with the Pembroke College Girls’ Choir, weaving a spellbinding blend of voices and textures. Anna Lapwood MBE—often hailed as “classical music’s Taylor Swift” by Harper’s Bazaar and a 2024 Sunday Times Young Power List honoree—has recently served as Royal Albert Hall Associate Artist (2022‑25) and is now mentoring the Hall’s first ever Organ Scholars, giving them unique opportunities to play on the majestic 9,999‑pipe Henry Willis Organ. This film captures the spirit of creativity, collaboration, and the extraordinary women shaping the future of music. Join us for a night that honors the past, celebrates the present, and inspires the next generation. Details & tickets.