Emmanuel Hocdé

French organist Emmanuel Hocdé plays in the Town Hall for the first time. Organist of Laval Cathedral in France’s Pays de la Loire region, he won the prestigious Chartres International Organ Competition in 2002. His programme includes some of the great French masterpieces.

Enjoy a pre-concert lunch, served in the stunning surroundings of Kirklees’ historic town halls, before every organ concert. With a choice of soup and a roll, sandwiches, cakes and hot and cold drinks. Served from 11.30am. All items individually priced. No need to book, just turn up and enjoy!

Kindly sponsored by Mr & Mrs Aldred and dedicated to Stroke Awareness

Part of the Kirklees Concert Season 2026–27

Programme

J. S. Bach - Toccata, Adagio and Fugue in C major
Franck - Prélude, fugue et variation
Boëly - Fantaisie and Fugue in B-flat major
Mendelssohn - Sonata No. 3 in A major
Fauchard - Final from Symphony No. 1
Vierne - Carillon de Westminster
Alain - Litanies

Performer

Emmanuel Hocdé - organ