Love that there’s a completely unrelated piece of music just sitting on the stand – Anna Lapwood just redefined what a pipe organ can do. With soaring chords and thunderous bass, her performance of How to Train Your Dragon felt less like a cover and more like a cinematic flight through ancient stone and air. Each note echoed with power, tenderness, and awe — as if Toothless himself soared through Ely Cathedral. It’s not just an arrangement; it’s storytelling through centuries-old pipes. Modern fantasy met sacred tradition — and the result? Pure magic.

Anna Lapwood Goes Viral With Epic “How to Train Your Dragon” Performance on Church Organ — Fans Say It’s “Cinematic Perfection”

CAMBRIDGE, UK — In a jaw-dropping musical feat blending classical elegance with modern fantasy, organist Anna Lapwood has taken the internet by storm with her breathtaking rendition of the How to Train Your Dragon theme — performed entirely on a cathedral pipe organ.

Filmed inside the historic Ely Cathedral, the performance captures Lapwood seated at the massive console, her fingers dancing across the keys and stops as the soaring score unfolds in rich, thunderous harmony. The organ’s deep bass notes and shimmering overtones gave the beloved cinematic theme an unexpected emotional weight — powerful, majestic, and almost otherworldly.

“It sounds like the film was meant to be played on an organ,” one fan commented. “Absolutely goosebumps.”

Anna Lapwood, known for bringing fresh life to classical spaces with modern arrangements and playful energy, arranged the piece herself — and in doing so, bridged the gap between fantasy film scores and ancient sacred music. The piece builds gradually, capturing the wonder, courage, and heart of John Powell’s original composition — but through pipes that have echoed through the ages.

Dressed in a sleek black gown under the warm golden glow of cathedral lights, Lapwood plays with total command and unmistakable joy. Her expressive interpretation — complete with swirling dynamics and spine-tingling crescendos — makes the viewer feel like they’re riding on the back of Toothless through the clouds.

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Social media exploded after the video was posted, with fans and musicians alike praising the cinematic scope and emotional impact of the arrangement. Many called it “the most powerful version yet” of the DreamWorks score — and some even said they cried.

“This isn’t just music. This is storytelling,” wrote one viewer. “She’s not playing an instrument. She’s painting with sound.”

Lapwood, who has become something of a rockstar in the world of classical organ, continues to build a following with her creative mashups, Disney themes, and fearless stage presence — often performing late at night, or alone in grand, echoing spaces.

This latest performance has been hailed as one of her finest — and a brilliant example of how timeless instruments can still stir modern hearts.