Praised for her "precise keyboard technique" and her interpretations of J.S. Bach, classical musician Jacqueline Farrell is an organist and harpsichordist currently based in the United States. She is most well known for her playing in early music and for her interests in new music and interdisciplinary collaborations. 

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The Wall Street Journal described her harpsichord playing at a performance at The Barn at Flintwoods in Wilmington, Delaware, and how with her touch, "the resonance became richer", referring to the sound and tone quality she is able to produce on this instrument, one of the hallmarks of her playing.

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In June 2026, Jacqueline performed J.S. Bach's entire Well-Tempered Clavier Book One on harpsichord in Greenville, North Carolina. Upcoming Fall 2026 organ recitals include appearances at St. George's Episcopal Church in Arlington, Virginia, and the Cathedral of St. Philip in Atlanta, Georgia. In June 2027, Jacqueline will travel to Germany to perform on the 1727 König organ at the Steinfeld Basilica. 

 

Other solo appearances have included the Washington National Cathedral, Duke University, and the Örgryte New Church North German baroque organ in Goteborg, Sweden, and the new "hyperorgan" at the Orgelpark in Amsterdam, Netherlands. In addition to her solo work, Jacqueline enjoys collaborating on artistic projects with dance, cinema, theater, and visual artists.

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Jacqueline completed a Master of Music (MM) degree in Organ Performance at the Yale School of Music, where she studied with James O'Donnell, Dr. Craig Cramer, Dr. Carole Terry, and Jeffrey Brillhart. Additionally, she also holds a Master of Music (MM) degree in Harpsichord Performance from the State University of New York (SUNY) at Stony Brook, where she studied with Arthur Haas. ​

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An advocate of organ building, Jacqueline has overseen two different organ installations: one by the builders Taylor & Boody (Opus 85) and the other by Richards, Fowkes & Co. (Opus 21). She currently serves as Director of Music at Christ Episcopal Church in New Bern, North Carolina, home to newly installed Taylor & Boody Opus 85.

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In addition to her musical engagements, Jacqueline enjoys competing in Triathlons and studying languages. 

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You can follow her on Instagram & YouTube @orgel.spielerin