International Concert Series 2026-27

Christopher Nolan's Interstellar is known for its extraordinary sound world, with Hans Zimmer's score placing the organ at the heart of its exploration of space, time and human connection. In this special performance, Roger Sayer brings the music to Royal Holloway's Chapel, using the instrument's remarkable range and power to recreate the atmosphere of one of cinema's most celebrated scores.

The programme also features organ arrangements of music from Gustav Holst's The Planets, including Mars, Venus and Jupiter. Moving between Zimmer's cinematic soundscape and Holst's vivid portraits of the planets, the concert offers a journey through music inspired by the cosmos, brought to life by one of the University's most distinctive instruments.

This event is presented as part of the International Concert Series 2026-27 - The Sounding World - at Royal Holloway.

Event programme

Hans Zimmer: Interstellar Suite (arr. Roger Sayer)
Gustav Holst (1874–1934): The Planets, selected movements (arr. Roger Sayer)

About the performers

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.

Roger Sayer's most notable performance work is as organist as organ soloist for Hans Zimmer's Oscar nominated score for the motion picture Interstellar. Roger later went on to perform the work live with composer Hans Zimmer in a live showing of the film at London's Royal Albert Hall. He was special guest at London's 02 with Hans Zimmer and his world tour. Read more. 

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