Organ Scholar from Coventry Cathedral Adam Heron plays the organ for us today

About

Our series of free Afternoon Recitals continues, we are delighted to welcome Adam Heron to the Cathedral. Organised as part of the free recital series.

Take some time out of your day and unwind with a free afternoon recital . Whether you're a classical enthusiast or just looking to enjoy something new, there's something for everyone!

While entry to our concerts is complimentary, we encourage contributions during the collection at the end of each performance to support both the talented artists and the Cathedral. Your generosity will help us continue to bring such events to the community. We look forward to seeing you there!

Adam is currently Organ Scholar at Coventry Cathedral, alongside which he is studying for the MMus degree in organ performance with Daniel Moult and Nicholas Wearne at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. He previously held the organ scholar at Peterborough Cathedral, where he had a major role in accompanying the Cathedral Choir's services and chorister training.

Adam is originally from Durham and started piano lessons at a young age, later learning to play the organ. He studied engineering at the University of Sheffield and, after graduating, returned home to Durham and worked for a local renewable energy company for three years. Throughout school, university, and a short career in another field Adam has always been a passionate musician and maintained a busy schedule of freelance musical work alongside full-time employment. In 2024 he made the decision to pursue a career in music, taking up the Organ Scholarship at Peterborough Cathedral in September of that year.

Adam is a prize-winning Associate of the Royal College of Organists, an Associate of the Royal Schools of Music, and holds a master's degree in engineering from the University of Sheffield.