QPAC 40 Open Day

Organ Recital with Christopher Wrench

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Concert Hall, QPAC


31 Aug 2025, 10am & 1pm
Free

45 minutes

(no interval, subject to change without notice)

Organ Recital with Christopher Wrench

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to witness the grandeur of QPAC’s Klais Grand Organ 

As part of the QPAC 40 Open Day, the majesty of QPAC’s Klais Grand Organ will be unveiled in two free 45 minute recitals. Master organist Christopher Wrench will showcase the Concert Hall’s magnificent 6,780-pipe instrument, which was built over a period of three years by Johannes Klais Orgelbau of Bonn, Germany.

Widely recognised for his passionate and authoritative performances, Christopher Wrench is equally at home in the varied roles of soloist, liturgical musician, pedagogue, accompanist and chamber player. As one of this country’s most respected organists, Christopher has performed with many orchestras and at countless festivals, both in Australia and overseas. Twenty-two international tours have taken him to countries including Austria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Germany and many more. He is currently Director of Music at Christ Church St Lucia and Director of Chapel Music at St John’s College, University of Queensland.

Organ Recital with Christopher Wrench is part of the QPAC 40 Open Day. Find out more here.

Program

Johann Sebastian Bach Toccata & Fugue in D minor, BWV 565
Edward Elgar Chanson de Matin, Op. 15 No. 2 (arr. Herbert Brewer)
César Franck Pièce Heroïque from Trois Pièces
Joseph Jongen Chant de Mai, Op. 53 No. 1
Charles Marie Widor Second movement from Symphonie Gothique, Op. 70
Charles Marie Widor Finale from Symphony for Organ No. 5 in F minor, Op. 42 No. 1

Important Information

Accessibility at QPAC

For wheelchair users, Companion Card holders or those requiring assistance, dedicated seating options are available, and bookings can be made through QPAC's Call Centre by calling 136 246. You can also find information on access and accessibility at QPAC here.

Presented by QPAC

This event is part of the QPAC 40 program, celebrating 40 years of joy, inclusion, gathering and stories.

QPAC’s 40th celebrations are supported by 612 ABC Radio Brisbane.

The Organ Recital with Christopher Wrench is proudly supported by QPAC Principal Partner MinterEllison.