Virtuosic and versatile, international organ star Roger Sayer was chosen by Hans Zimmer to create the prominent organ role for Christopher Nolan’s gripping film INTERSTELLAR. It was recorded at Temple Church, London in 2014, where Roger was Director of Music. In 2024 he marked the 10th anniversary of its massive global impact with his unique event: Interstellar 10.

In this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Sayer shares his experience of working with two living geniuses of the cinema before playing his own version of the soundtrack, something only he can do!

The Interstellar score closely follows the drama and intense emotions of the narrative, and listeners will hear themes such as Cornfield Chase, Stay, No Time for Caution that will recall vividly their own personal encounter with the film. Listen for the sublime ending which accompanies the credits: on the softest of sounds, the organ climbs to its highest note, which then becomes lost in the infinity of space…

The program will feature other space-related music, including movements from Holst’s The Planets.

About Roger Sayer

“He is, without exaggeration, an extraordinary artist, whose humanity shines in the impeccable artistry that flows from his hands….” – Hans Zimmer, award-winning composer

Roger Sayer is at the forefront of British choral and organ music. A former organ student at St. Paul’s Cathedral, Roger was Prize Winner at the 1989 St. Albans International Organ Competition and won all the organ prizes at the Royal College of Music. Since then, he has been constantly in demand both as a recitalist and accompanist, and his playing takes him to many parts of the world.

Sayer’s most notable performance work is as organ soloist for Hans Zimmer’s Oscar-nominated score for the motion picture Interstellar. He later went on to perform the work live with composer Hans Zimmer in a showing of the film at London’s Royal Albert Hall. He is currently playing to sold out audiences on a worldwide tour.

In addition to his organ playing, Sayer is also an acclaimed choral director with some of the UK’s finest choirs. After founding the Rochester Cathedral Girls’ choir, he was Organist and Director of Music at Temple Church (2013-2023) and created an impressive portfolio of broadcasts, concerts, and recordings. The choir’s recording and performances during his time were universally acclaimed under his direction. He initiated a new youth choir of Boys and Girls at Temple Church. Sayer worked regularly with the London Symphony Chorus for ten years as Accompanist and Deputy Chorus Director, collaborating with many of the world’s leading conductors and soloists.

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