Bergen orgelsommer - Bergen International Organ Festival - Paul Wilmot in St. John's Church (Johanneskirken)

Normally the most visible church in Bergen, St. John's Church is currently hidden behind scaffolding as it undergoes restoration. Inside, however, its splendour remains intact. Consecrated in 1894, the church houses a historic organ by Schlag & Söhne, restored in 1999 and cherished by organists for German Romantic repertoire.

Paul Wilmot is educated at University College, Oxford. In recent years, he served as organist in Lillehammer, before being appointed Cantor of Gjøvik Church in 2021. He has given solo recitals in Oslo Cathedral and Kristiansand Cathedral, and has collaborated with renowned ensembles such as the BBC Singers and the Trondheim Soloists. Wilmot is widely recognised for his musicianship, stylistic versatility, and expressive architectural sense.