Author Archives: Laura Wilson

The Farthest Shore

Bradford Festival Choral Society will be performing Paul Mealor’s ‘The Farthest Shore’ at Price Hall, Bradford Grammar School on Saturday 23 November 2019, 7.30pm. The concert will then end with John Rutter’s Gloria, scored for chorus, brass ensemble and organ. Please click here to see further details about the concert, or visit the society’s website at http://www.bradfordfestivalchoralsociety.org.uk/

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Halifax & District Organists’ Association – Prof. Ian Tracey

This final recital in the centenary programme is one not to be missed! There is an entry fee of £10; please click here to purchase your tickets or visit Halifax Minster.

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Halifax Choral Society Concert – 13 October, 6.30pm, Victoria Theatre

We would be delighted if you would join us on 13 October at the Victoria Theatre for this wonderful concert. This concert will be the final time John Pryce Jones will be the Musical Director and Conductor, before he retires after approximately 30 years with the choir.
Tickets are available from the Theatre box office, or from the Society’s web site.

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An evening with Nigel Ogden, 20 September 2019

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Sigfrid’s Unbeaten Tracks

Graham Barber has been making organ recordings for over 40 years. The current project that he is working on is a CD of spectacular organ music by Sigfrid Karg-Elert. The main work is his Harmonium Sonata Op.46, arranged for organ, an emotional roller-coaster lasting over 40 minutes. The stunning organ is at St. Paul’s Church, Ulm, Germany. As a bonus, there are six of Karg-Elert’s miniatures, written in the style of popular composers. To make this a reality, financial support is being required – for a minimum pledge of £10 plus shipping you will receive a copy. Please click here to view a short video and further information.

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200th birthday celebrations – Holy Trinity, Huddersfield

As part of the celebrations on September 22nd neighbouring churches are invited to celebrate with Holy Trinity Church in worship. At 3pm a ‘Come and Sing Evensong’ workshop will take place, followed by a service. Evensong has not been sung at Holy Trinity for over 30 years but was once a key element of the church’s musical worship and Holy Trinity was once renowned for its choral singing. Holy Trinity wish to recognise their musical heritage and recreate something of it to mark this special birthday.  You are invited to join with them to explore the origins of this service and the changing patterns of church worship. We’ll discover (or rediscover!) how to sing Anglican chant and the beautiful responses of the Book of Common Prayer before holding a service of Evensong at 4.30pm. No previous musical experience is required. Alternatively, you may wish to just come and enjoy the rich music and liturgical language in the service. Refreshments will be provided afterwards.

This event is part of a range of activities happening over the weekend as part of this year’s Heritage Open Days. More details are on https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/portal/events/holy-trinity-church48 Booking for the workshop is preferred, please visit: http://www.holytrinityhuddersfield.com/heritage-open-weekend-2019/

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Leeds International Organ Festival – Diocese of Leeds’ Organists’ Training Programme

For the first time, students from the Diocese of Leeds’ Organists’ Training Programme will perform as part of the Leeds International Organ Festival, and we would be delighted if you could join us to support them in this event sponsored by the University of Huddersfield. Leeds International Organ Festival is the first of its kind in the North of England. It focusses on legacy and education, aiming to grow as a cultural institution across the region, break down the perceived cultural barriers surrounding the organ, and make Mozart’s ‘King of Instruments’ accessible to all.

The Organists’ Training Programme was launched in May 2016 to provide high-quality organ and piano tuition across the Diocese of Leeds to choristers, school pupils and adult learners. With a national decline in students learning the organ, the programme aims to reintroduce this instrument steeped in tradition to students of all backgrounds, teaching them valuable musical skills and opening doors to opportunities in further education, choral direction and accompaniment.

This concert will celebrate three fantastic years of the Organists’ Training Programme and will be followed by tea and cake in Wheeler Hall.

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Hans Hielscher Organ Concert, 7 July 2019

The well-known German organist, Hans Uwe Hielscher will play in an organ concert in Ashton-under-Lyne on 7 July 2019 at 3.00pm. Admission is free and all are welcome. Click here to see further information.

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Alessandro Bianchi Organ Recital, 6 July 2019

On Saturday 6 July 2019 at 7.30pm, Alessandro Bianchi will be performing an organ recital at Christ Church, Linthwaite. Click here to view the programme for the event and further information.

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The Coffee House Organ Recitals 2019

Wednesdays at 6.30pm, The Coffee House, Everingham, YO42 4JD. Free admission, Each recital lasts 45 minutes.

24 July – Nigel Holdsworth (St Columba’s, Priory Street, York) Bach every way up…& some patriotic charm: Butterworth, Ireland & Elgar

7 August – John Scott Whiteley Some Contemporary Pieces: James Macmillan, Geoffrey Webber, Andrew Synnott, Andrew Carter, Thierry Escaich, Naji Hakim

21 August – William Whitehead (London) Byrd, Whitlock (Scherzetto) & an Orgelbüchlein Bouquet

4 September – John Scott Whiteley Bach’s Great Preludes & fugues: C Major, B Minor, G Minor

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