Anna Lapwood
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Anna Lapwood MBE has reached audiences far beyond the classical mainstream with her striking blend of musicianship, enthusiasm and charm, and eloquent artistry. In demand worldwide as concerto soloist and recitalist, she has attracted over two million social media followers and regularly connects with listeners as a presenter on BBC Radio and Television, and Classic FM. Her discography as an exclusive SONY Classical artist continues to grow, most recently with the 2025 release of Firedove, an album of original compositions and works freshly arranged for organ. In Spring 2025, Anna was included in the annual Sunday Times Young Power List, celebrating the 30 most powerful people under 30 in the UK. A recipient of the Royal Philharmonic Society’s prestigious Gamechanger award, Anna completes her transformational decade as Director of Music at Pembroke College, Cambridge in August 2025 with an all-night BBC Prom at London’s Royal Albert Hall, where she holds the position of Resident Organist.
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“Meet the Young Power List” at SXSW London
On June 2nd, Anna will join The Sunday Times Young Power List panel at SXSW London alongside Maisie Peters and Murvah Iqbal. SXSW Passes are on sale now from the SXSW website.
Organist of the Royal Albert Hall
Anna has just been announced as the first ever official ‘Organist of the Royal Albert Hall’. As well as headlining auditorium concerts and making guest appearances with artists across multiple genres, Lapwood will work with the Hall to increase accessibility to the...
The Hallé Featured Artist 25/26
Anna is joining The Hallé as their featured artist for the 2025/2026 season. Featuring in five concerts across the season, Anna will perform Max Richter's Cosmology (a Hallé co-commission), Kristina Arakelyan's Toccata, Joseph Jongen's Symphonie concertante, Olivia...
BBC Proms: From Dark Till Dawn
Experience the Royal Albert Hall at its most magical and intimate. Anna is curating and hosting an all-night Prom featuring the Pembroke College Chapel Choir, cellist Anastasia Kobekina, pianist Hayato Sumino and Norwegian ensemble Barokksolistene. A unique musical...
The Sunday Times Young Power List
Anna is honoured to have been named in The Sunday Times' Young Power List for 2025. Celebrating talent, tenacity and hard work, the list also features fellow musician Maisie Peters, F1 driver Lando Norris, chef Darcie Maher and charity CEO Ella Lambert. Read more on...
Anna joins Classic FM to host new mini-series
Anna is joining the ClassicFM family to host a new 3-part series, The Royal Albert Hall of Fame. The new series will be broadcast on Friday 18th to Sunday 20th April at 9pm each evening. The series marks 25 years since the first Classic FM Live concert was staged at...