One of the UK's foremost organists is set to perform in the lunchtime concert at St Peter's Church, Dorchester this Saturday 18th January between 12.30pm and 1.00pm.

David Bednall was Organ Scholar at The Queen's College, Oxford and then at Gloucester Cathedral where he also spent periods as Acting Director of Music and Acting Assistant Organist and was closely involved with the Three Choirs Festival.

He won prizes in Improvisation and Performance at the examination for Fellow of The Royal College of Organists and has given recitals at La Trinité, Paris, and many English Cathedrals.

In June 2008 he gave a recital at Notre-Dame de Paris. He has performed all the major works of Messiaen and his debut solo recording and CD of improvisations with Malcolm Archer have received excellent reviews. He has improvised on live radio and in concert.

He has also appeared as stunt-organist on BBC TV's Dr Who!

David's programme includes works by Howells, Vierne and J.S. Bach. Admission is free and all are very welcome.