A Rare Opportunity to Experience TikTok Organ Superstar Anna Lapwood
Anna Lapwood, organ virtuoso and TikTok sensation, is set to make her Southern California debut on April 1 on the Pedals & Pipes series. The event promises to be a thrilling experience for classical music enthusiasts and TikTok followers alike.
Lapwood has gained a massive following on TikTok, where she shares her performances and insights into the organ world. Her unique blend of talent, humor, and passion has attracted millions of followers, making her one of the most influential classical musicians on the platform.
On April 1, Lapwood will showcase her musical prowess on the magnificent William J. Gillespie Concert Organ. The program she has prepared for the evening spans music history ranging from J.S. Bach to the movie music of Hans Zimmer, with some interesting stops in between. Lapwood’s recital promises to be an engaging musical journey, showcasing the versatility of the organ and its ability to bring different styles and genres to life.
The first half of the program showcases Anna Lapwood’s artistry as both arranger and performer: the program opens with a selection from her own suite based on Hans Zimmer’s music from the movie Interstellar. This is followed by her arrangements of Philip Glass’s Mad Rush and the lyrically contemplative Bach/Gounod Ave Maria. After Images by contemporary English composer Owain Park, Lapwood performs another selection from her suite on Zimmer’s Interstellar. She closes the concert’s first half with Bach’s Prelude and Fugue in C Major, a piece that showcases the full power and grandeur of the organ. Lapwood’s rendition of this masterpiece is sure to captivate the audience with its soaring melodies and intricate harmonies.
After intermission, Lapwood performs the third installment of her suite on Zimmer’s Interstellar. Her interpretation of this iconic score is sure to be a highlight of the evening, demonstrating the organ’s ability to evoke the drama and intensity of film music. She performs a pair of Debussy works, and one is her own arrangement of the solo piano classic Clair de Lune. The final trio of works are by women composers—Florence Price, Ghislaine Reece-Trapp, and Kristina Arakelyan—in tribute to the recently completed Women’s History Month in March.
As a TikTok sensation, Lapwood is known for her engaging and interactive performances. Her Pedals & Pipes performance promises to be an exciting experience for all involved. Her passion, talent, and humor are sure to shine through in her performance, showcasing the versatility and beauty of the organ to all music enthusiasts in attendance.
Listen to Anna Lapwood comment on her arrangement of“Cornfield Chase” from Hans Zimmer’s soundtrack to Interstellar here.
Concert information here.
