Anna Lapwood at the Elbphilharmonie

Anna Lapwood, the most followed organist on social media, presents her recital at the spectacular Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg.

Film music arranged for the Elbphilharmonie Organ. Her enthusiasm is contagious: Anna Lapwood is the new face of an ancient instrument. “I love to surprise people!” exclaims Anna Lapwood. Audiences adore her unconventional approach to playing the organ. Millions of followers watch the 30-year-old British musician on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, captivated by her impressive concert arrangements. She repeatedly challenges the classical canon and devotes herself to popular and film music with the same dedication as Bach, Vierne, Poulenc, and contemporary composers. Can she play “Pirates of the Caribbean« on the organ? “Of course,” says the British social media star. At Elbphilharmonie Hamburg she plays a varied program of film music and organ classics, featuring Lapwood‘s own arrangements, cheerful introductions and audience engagement, dramatic organ sounds, and enchanting lighting design.

Genre Concert
Soloist Anna Lapwood
Composer Hans Zimmer, Rachel Portman, Alan Menken, John Williams, Ludovico Einaudi, Howard Shore
Recording location Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg
Production year 2026
Duration 81 mins
Production Company sounding images, ZDF, ARTE