Anna Lapwood launched Classic FM straight into orbit with her live performance of Hans Zimmer’s Interstellar that turned a cathedral organ into a cosmic wormhole. No flashy lights. No effects. Just pure, raw sound that made listeners cry… and briefly question if they were still on Earth. Every note felt like gravity bending, time slowing, and emotion expanding. One fan wrote: “I didn’t hear music — I experienced spacetime collapse in C minor.” Somewhere, Hans Zimmer probably whispered: “That… that’s how you play the stars.”

Anna Lapwood Transforms ‘Interstellar’ into a Celestial Organ Masterpiece

In a performance that felt like time folding in on itself, organist Anna Lapwood brought Hans Zimmer’s Interstellar score to life in a way no one expected — on a cathedral organ, live on Classic FM. Known for blending classical tradition with cinematic grandeur, Lapwood didn’t just play Zimmer’s music — she reimagined it.

From the very first note, the atmosphere shifted. The deep, rumbling bass of the organ recreated the vastness of space, while shimmering upper registers echoed like distant stars. With her hands dancing across multiple manuals and her feet controlling the thundering pedals, Lapwood turned sound into gravity, pulling the audience into orbit.

It wasn’t just technically brilliant — it was emotionally transcendent. Listeners described chills, awe, and even tears as familiar Interstellar themes were transformed through pipes and resonance. In a single moment, science fiction met sacred architecture, and cinema met centuries-old craftsmanship.

Lapwood’s performance proved that the organ isn’t just a relic — it’s a powerhouse of emotion and storytelling. With artists like her, classical music doesn’t just survive; it evolves, reaches new galaxies, and speaks to generations raised on soundtracks and stardust.