Evening Services at Exeter College Chapel, Oxford

Gabs returns to Exeter College

Once again, Gabs has been asked to play the organ for some Evening Services at Exeter College, Oxford.

Brought to life by the rich sound of the chapel’s French-style Walker organ and set in a calm and atmospheric space, these services offer a chance to pause, reflect, and enjoy some exceptional live music.

The Chapel Choir will perform much-loved settings of Magnificat and Nunc dimittis full of warmth and colour. Alongside the choral music and the congregational hymns, Gabs will play appropriate organ voluntaries showcasing the instrument’s full range—from quiet, reflective tones to bold, resonant passages.

Whether you come for the music, the moment of stillness, or simply to experience something a little different, the Evening Services are open to all. No prior knowledge or belief is needed—just take a seat and let the music do the rest.

22nd May 2026

Friday Vigil of Pentecost (Evensong)

Anthems: Loquebantur variis linguis Tallis

Veni sancti spiritus Allegri

Komm Heiliger Geist anon arr. Luther

Listen sweet Dove Ives

Magnificat: Pachelbel

Psalm 104. 24 – end

Hymns: 139 [i]; 367 [i] 342[t.178]

Readings: Poetry; Ezekiel 37.1 – 14;

Romans 8. 14 – 7; John 15.26 – 16.15

Voluntary: Fantasia on Komm Heiliger Geist BWV 651

 

5^th June 2026

6.15pm German Vespers

Setting: Rimski Korsakov

Magnificat: Herzogenberg (unaccompanied)

Anthem: Richte mich Gott Mendelssohn (unaccompanied)

Hymns: 231; 252

Readings: Daniel 3; Acts 6.1 – 7

Voluntary: Prelude in G BWV 550 J S Bach

 

12^th June 2026

6.15pm Roman Catholic Choral Eucharist

Mass Setting: Messa a 4 Cozzolani (with basso continuo)

Anthem: We shall walk through the valley Smith-Moore

Hymns: 476; 297

Readings: Deut 7. 6 – 11; Matthew 11. 25 – 30

Voluntary: Schwing dich auf zu deinem Gott Smyth