His debut recording, of the organ works of Cecilia McDowall, was released in 2021, gaining 5 * reviews in Choir and Organ and The Organ. National City Christian Church's Friday organ series, Music at Midday, will start back up in September. He is Director of Chapel Music at Yale University where he coordinates music for three worshiping communities: the University Church in Battell Chapel, and at Yale Divinity School in both Marquand Chapel and Berkeley Divinity School. A graduate of the Royal College of Music, John was the Organ Scholar of Westminster Abbey, becoming the only person to be appointed to this post for an extended period of three years. Stefan Donner earned degrees from the University of Music Vienna (with highest honors) where he studied organ, piano, and conducting. He works regularly with the Manchester HeartEdge Choral Scholarship scheme, recently playing for a BBC Radio 3 Evensong broadcast with them. He works with the world-famous choir of St Pauls, accompanying and directing the music at services, including services of national significance. This event includes: London Donners previously held positions include Interim Director of Music and Organist at Klosterneuburg Abbey (near Vienna) from 2020 to 2021. He has appeared on concerts with Washington Choral Arts Society and the Cathedral Choral Society, and most recently was invited to give a recital as part of the Virginia International Organ Festival. All recitals are at 6 pm. who have successfully cared for the instrument for over twenty years. The basilica is at 400 Michigan Ave. NE. She completed her undergraduate studies in organ and music education at Hong Kong Baptist University in June 2017. These cases werent always placed where they are now; but since 1718, they have stood proudly in their current position, and have housed several different sets of pipes during the past three hundred years. She has also received coaching from Dr. Paul Jacobs, Head of Organ Department, The Juilliard School. It, too, has now failed, as all its predecessors eventually did. A track from his latest CD release St. Asaph Experiencewas broadcast on BBC Radio 3 and a new disc of 'first recordings' of solo organ works and music for soprano and organ recorded at Blackburn Cathedral with his duo partner, Olivia Hunt, is currently in production. Sebastian's recording of his 'Fourteen Stations of the Cross' for organ was Editor's Choice in Organists' Review magazine. This Sunday's organ recital can be watched live on our YouTube channel. Cathedral Day Organ Recitalat Washington National Cathedral presented by staff organistThomas Sheehan. We are beyond excited to announce that the King of Beers will be bringing one of their world famous Budweiser Clydesdales to OUR store Plan a trip to the College Park Aviation Museum this week and enjoy an extra special exhibit! Washington National Cathedral, Washington, D.C. George Fergus serves as the Assistant Organist at Washington National Cathedral. The 2022 Organ Recital Series sees the cathedral welcome first-rate organists to play Truros acclaimed Father Willis Organ. Additionally, Stefan has participated in master classes with Olivier Latry, Joris Verdin, and Edoardo Bellotti. If this place doesnt make you smile I dont know what will. If you would like to set up a regular or single donation, please either contact us via info@trurocathedral.org.uk or 01872 276782. Besides various radio and television recordings, Stefan has recorded CDs on the 1741 Dacci organ of St. Salvator in Vienna and on the 1862 Buckow organ in the musical instruments collection of the Vienna Museum of Technology. Truro Cathedral is a self-funded organisation and relies on public donations to meet costs, especially after having been significantly financially affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. All Rights Reserved. He notably received a 2014-15 Fulbright Scholarship to study organ and harpsichord at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York. Joshua Xerri is an international organ recitalist, conductor, and composer from the UK. Its very hard not to be enthusiastic working at the Abbey. His professional career began at Llandaff Cathedral, where he was a chorister. Cathedral Offices, Old Cathedral School, Cathedral Close, Truro, TR1 2FQ Tel: 01872 276782 Email. Organ pipes and mechanisms wear out after a time, simply from heavy use; and the Gloucester Cathedral organ has had to have several radical rebuilds since it arrived in its present position. Apart from some minor changes and repairs undertaken in 1998 by Nicholsons of Malvern, the instrument from 1970/71 gave valiant service for just over fifty years. EC4M 8AD. This week's performer isJean-Ren Andr. Stefan is the recipient of various awards, including First Prize in the 2010 Franz-Schmidt-Organ Competition (Austria) and Third Prize in the 2011 Dublin International Organ Competition. , BWV 80, preceded by an organ prelude performed by Christian Lan. He maintains an active schedule of rehearsals and services in the cathedrals music program, as well as appearing on the cathedrals online stream of worship services and recitals, including the Christmas Day, Easter Day and Independence Day concerts. Nathaniel Gumbs The Second Sunday Evensong and Organ Recital Series began in 1985, and this year, St. Marks celebrates 36 years of welcoming musicians from all over the globe. Please make your check payable to St. Marks Choir Association, 2300 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704. 
Each day we will highlight one of Meet the Budweiser Clydesdales in West Annapolis! He also works as a substitute organist in Bay Area churches. As a recitalist, John has played in many of the UK's major recital venues as well as performing abroad at Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris and Washington National Cathedral. Please click here to check our daily 'Whats On' calendar for the most up to date information. Terry earned his bachelors degree in organ at the University of Illinois where he was a student of the late Jerald Hamilton. If you would like to set up a regular or single donation, please either contact us via info@trurocathedral.org.uk or 01872 276782. While we wait for the organ to be rebuilt, we are grateful to Mr. Paul Vaughan for the loan to us of an excellent digital organ, which is the instrument which currently accompanies all the services in the Cathedral. The Cathedral is located in Gloucester Town Centre, so the best way to get here is by public transport. 2 in C minor Felix Mendelssohn (1809 - 1847), Herzlich tut mich verlangen Johannes Brahms (1833 - 1897)Ciaconna in C minor BuxWV 159Dietrich Buxtehude (1637 - 1707)Prlude et Fugue (Symphonie pour Orgue) Augustin Bari (1883 - 1915)Moto perpetuo (2019)John Hosking (b. These 30-minute concerts are free of charge and a wide range of music is presented, showcasing the Abbeys magnificent Harrison & Harrison organ. Stefan has performed extensively in Europe, Turkey, Israel, the USA and Australia. Truro Cathedral is a self-funded organisation and relies on public donations to meet costs, especially after having been significantly financially affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Joshua was most recently the organist at St Pauls, Covent Garden in London. She completed her masters studies in organ performance at the University of Toronto, under the tutelage of Professor Kevin Komisaruk, after having studied with the renowned Hong Kong organist, Kin Yu Wong. She studies the organ with Prof. James Kibbie, the harpsichord and continuo with Prof. Joseph Gascho, and the carillon with Dr. Tiffany Ng. In July 2018, she performed in the renowned festival, Oregon Bach Festival. Find more information here: cathedral.org/event/christmas-day-organ-recital-5/, 121 Cathedral Street, Suite 3A, Annapolis, MD 21401. She also recently performed at Burton Memorial Tower (Michigan) and performed as a continuo player at the Baroque Ensemble at the University of Michigan. There are eight disabled parking spaces which are for use by Blue Badge holders on a first come first served basis. Until Lockdown, he was also one of the regular organists for BBC Radio 4's 'Daily Service'. For those not attending in person, this recital will be streaming on Facebook, or you can find the video under our Livestreamed Services tab. During this time he played for many Royal and State occasions and gave over 20 solo recitals in the Abbey. We think it sounds almost as good as it does down the road! Please note: Proof of vaccination for COVID-19 will be required for entrance to the Organ Recital. info@trurocathedral.org.uk, 2017Truro Cathedral |Terms of Website Use |Privacy Policy |Safeguarding |Accessibility |Website Credits, This website uses cookies to enhance your experience on the site. We are sorry that due to limited space, parking in the Cathedral Close is restricted to pass holders only. She is very much looking forward to the virtual concert series and recitals in Asia cities. It is finding ways to continue to support its community through activities such as live-streaming. A keen choral singer, Joshua has sung for the choirs of Worcester, Birmingham, Llandaff, and Lichfield Cathedrals, and has performed at the BBC Proms on a number of occasions. He received his Masters degree in organ performance from the Conservatory of Amsterdam. Truro Cathedral welcomes regular or single donations from its supporters. 
John Hosking is Director of Music at Holy Trinity, Southport following fourteen years as Assistant Director of Music at St. Asaph Cathedral. A contract has been signed with organ specialists Nicholson & Co, who have successfully cared for the instrument for over twenty years, to refurbish the organ, with work due to commence in 2024. George Fergus
The 2022 Organ Recital Series sees the cathedral welcome first-rate organists to play Truros acclaimed Father Willis Organ. 
Away from music, Joshua is a qualified lawyer, currently living in Winston-Salem, NC. 1976)Paean (in praise of St. Cecilia) (2020)John Hosking. William Fox is currently the Acting Organist and Assistant Director of Music at St Pauls Cathedral, having been Sub-Organist since July 2018. Evensong will continue to be offered at 3:00 p.m. However, there are several public car parks within easy walking distance of the Cathedral. These concerts are free and supported by donations. The live-stream will appear on this page of the website a few moments before the recital is due to begin. Joshua has been composer-in-residence for Llandaff Cathedral, St Marys, Nottingham, and Birmingham Cathedral. As a Hong Kong organist, she is currently based in the United States and has performed in various venues in Hong Kong, Toronto, and Michigan. Following the concert, there will be an in-person reception details still to come. Here you can also find videos of our previous organ recitals, as well as recordings of our Christian faith and social justice events, our singing assemblies for schools and more. The 2022 Organ Recital Series sees the cathedral welcome first-rate organists to play Truros acclaimed Father Willis Organ. The Cathedral is located in the historic heart of Gloucester and our spectacular tower can be seen from many spots in and around the city. St Paul's Churchyard Prior to his appointment in Washington, he served as Organ Scholar at Grace Church in New York, and Choirmaster and Organist of Berkeley Divinity School at Yale. Doctoral Student at the University of Michigan. This week's performer isAlex Palotai. Admission is free with a retiring collection in aid of Cathedral Music. PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS TO RECEIVE EVENTS AND NEWS UPDATES. It is finding ways to continue to support its community through activities such as live-streaming. You can also make regular donations by visiting the cathedral, Video Recorded Services: March - May 2020, Video Recorded Services: June - August 2020. Everyone is welcome to attend these recitals, free of charge. Various inspections and studies have since been carried out, and several different schemes for a renovation have been discussed . This week's performer isJohn Hosking from Holy Trinity, Southport. Recent performance venues include conducting at Westminster Abbey, an organ recital at Brussels Cathedral, and performances the Royal Albert Hall, with upcoming recitals at St Marks Episcopal Church, Berkeley, CA, and Myers Park Presbyterian Church, NC. We are a 10-15 minute walk from both the train and bus stations. Route 41 of the National Cycle Network runs through the Cathedral grounds find out more about the route here. She has received scholarships from the Macau Government and the University of Toronto. After practicing in New York City and San Franisco, he joined Gilead Sciences where he is currently a senior director in drug safety, working in HIV drug development. He has appeared on BBC radio, BBC television, and Classic FM, and worked through much of Europe and in the USA. ), https://www.concertorganists.com/artists/nathaniel-gumbs, Zoe Kai Wai Lei We think it sounds almost as good as it does down the road! The 2022 Organ Recital Series sees the cathedral welcome first-rate organists to play Truros acclaimed Father Willis Organ. Langlais FteFranck CantabileDaveluy Chaconne (Sonata III)Bollmann Suite Gothique Op 25 iii Prire Notre-Dame iv Toccata, Bach Prelude and Fugue in C BWV 545Mendelssohn Sonata in B flat Op 65 no 4, Summer Organ Festival Young Artist Platform, Widor Allegro (Symphonie VI Op 42 no 2Vierne Clair de lune Op 53 no 5Tournemire, transcribed Durufl Choral-Improvisation sur le Victimae paschali. St Pauls Cathedral takes safeguarding very seriously. https://cathedral.org/staff/george-fergus/, Terry Farrow Beside his busy concert schedule, Mr. Donner currently teaches piano and music theory at two schools and works as an accompanist. The organ recital will begin at 4:00 p.m. and will last about 45 minutes. He accompanied the Cathedral Choristers on their concert tour of Worcester, Ely and Cambridge (UK) in 2017, and the Girls Cathedral Choir on their concert tour to Dallas, Texas in June of 2018. This months organ recital is co-sponsored by the San Francisco Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. In 2017 he was invited to lecture on J. S. Bachs organ Trio Sonatas at the Wadysaw eleski Secondary School of Music in Krakow, Poland. Please note: Proof of vaccination for COVID-19 will be required for entrance to the Organ Recital, https://stmarksberkeley.org/music/friends-of-music/.
An update on the Gloucester Cathedral organ from our Director of Music, Adrian Partington: Few cathedral and church organs in the United Kingdom have a pair of organ cases to match the two we have here at Gloucester Cathedral. 11:00 AM - horses arrive, unload and are hitched to the iconic Budweiser wagon! Truro Cathedral welcomes regular or single donations from its supporters. These albums notably document his artistic proficiency as a concert organist. I need to learn more. The Great Case dates from around 1666; the smaller case, the Chaire Case dates from at least fifty years earlier than that. The series runs fromMarch to October and each recital lasts around 45 minutes.Each lunchtime concert is completely free to attend, the cathedral only asks that if you are able, you consider making a donation - the income generated by the generosity of both the audience and artists (who play for free) directly supports music at the cathedral and the ability to continue to offer such community events. Your support is deeply appreciated. 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He also works as part of the ambitious music outreach programme at the Cathedral and gives recitals throughout the UK and abroad. St Paul's Cathedral St. Johns Presbyterian Church, San Francisco. John has over 30 compositions published by the Chichester Music Press and has completed commissions for several cathedrals, music festivals and choral societies. You can also make regular donations by visiting the cathedralJustGiving page. Since September 2019, William has additionally been a junior fellow at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. At the age of 16, he was awarded a music scholarship to Wells Cathedral School, one of the four specialist music schools in the UK. The Chapter , anticipating a cathedral organ crisis, began in 2018 to prepare for a rebuild. This week's performer isJohn Hosking from Holy Trinity, Southport. degree at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University (SUNY) in New York, and he completed residency in internal medicine at Bellevue Hospital. We're currently experimenting with the virtual pipe organ software Hauptwerk, using sounds from the organ at Hereford Cathedral. The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will host its annual Summer Organ Recital Series starting July 3. Contributionsare welcome to help support the series at one of the following levels of support:$1-74 Supporter / $75-124 Friend /$125-249 Sponsor/$250-499 Patron / $500 $999 Sustainer / $1000+ Benefactor. Sonata no. Director of Chapel Music at Yale University. In April 2017, she gave her debut as an organ soloist in the Hong Kong Cultural Centre and was interviewed by Radio Television Hong Kong to promote the organ and was regarded as the New Music Star. From 2017 to 2020, she worked as an organ scholar at Toronto Bloor Street United Church and an organist at Toronto Chinese Baptist Church. at Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. This is just to help us manage numbers - walk-ups will also be welcome on the day. While we wait for the organ to be rebuilt, we are grateful to Mr. Paul Vaughan for the loan to us of an excellent digital organ, which is the instrument which currently accompanies all the services in the Cathedral. As an emerging organist, Zoe Kai Wai Lei advocates new organ music and frequently plays twentieth and twenty-first-century repertories. This year, we will resume in-person Evensong and organ recitals, and we will also live-stream both events for anyone who is not comfortable attending due to COVID. Bairstow, Harris & Stanford: Choral Works, The Mystery of the Transfiguration: Seven Meditations, A joyful noise: the bells of Westminster Abbey, God, Gratitude and Being at Home in the World, The Challenge of Bioethics to Decision-Making in the UK, Worship & music / Services & times / Organ recitals. Delving into the world of virtual organs, John broadcasts monthly organ concerts on his YouTube channel 'Great Organ Sounds' using the Hauptwerk programme, which has built up a good international following. Donations may also be received on-line athttps://stmarksberkeley.org/music/friends-of-music/. Click here to download or print off a guide on Getting to Gloucester Cathedral. Organ recitals are held in the Abbey every Sunday afternoon. He directed the choir of St Mary the Virgin, Nottingham, in their recent tour to Heidelberg and Neustadt, during which he also performed an organ recital on German radio. On Christmas Day, tune in virtually as Cathedral organists Thomas Sheehan and George Fergus present a program of festive Christmas music on the Washington National Cathedrals Great Organ at 1:30 p.m. She was awarded a full scholarship at the University of Michigan. Thank you for your continued support. All are welcome to join us for an evening of spectacular music with our Sub-Organist, James Mitchell. We ask that you register your attendance by clicking 'book now' to the right of this page.
George earned the Master of Music degree in organ performance and Certificate in Church Music Studies from the Yale Institute of Sacred Music, and a Bachelor of Music degree from St. Olaf College. From special concerts to temporary art exhibitions, our What's On pages shows all the services and events happening at the Cathedral and gives you a chance to search and filter to find specific events. Contributions are tax-deductible. We're currently experimenting with the virtual pipe organ software Hauptwerk, using sounds from the organ at Hereford Cathedral. Prior to his appointment at St Pauls, he was organ scholar and an academic scholar at Magdalen College, Oxford, from where he graduated with a first class degree in Music. She is named 20 under 30 at the Diapason Magazine (Class of 2021) for her achievements and contributions in the organ, carillon, and harpsichord. Note: This recital, and the evensong it follows, will be in-person only. This week's performer isMarcus Huxley. This is a free event. You can also use Gloucesters Park and Ride. William was a chorister at York Minster, before holding organ scholarships at Wells and Hereford Cathedrals. Finance Assistant (Diocese of Gloucester), Please click here to check our daily 'Whats On' calendar, Click here for more information about this service. Security checks are in place upon entry. After music school he became interested in musical theater and moved to New York City where he was was a keyboardist and/or conductor in the orchestra pit for several Broadway shows and national touring companies. (The full bio can be found in the bulletin. During the New York years he became involved in AIDS activism which led him to returning to school to earn his M.D. Upon graduation from Yale in 2016, George was awarded the Gerre Hancock Fellowship in Church Music by the Association of Anglican Musicians, which he served at Washington National Cathedral before being appointed to the full-time music staff there. The principal, more recent rebuilds have occurred in 1847 (Henry Willis), 1888 (Henry Willis), 1920 (Harrison and Harrison), and 1970 (Hill, Norman and Beard). Thanksgiving recital at Washington National Cathedral byAlcee Chriss, university organist and artist-in-residence at Wesleyan University. Apart from appearing as an organ soloist, she will be premiering Jennifer Higdons music in 2021 with the saxophone ensemble at the University of Michigan. This event will also be live-streamed so that you can join us from wherever you are in the world. As a piano accompanist, he is the winner of the 2018 Sir Anthony Lewis Memorial Prize Competition. This February, she has formed IZR Organ Trio with two Hong Kong organists, Ivan Leung and Ryan Chan. Meet our choirs and musicians, learn more about our organ and bells, and find information about performing at the Cathedral. We are committed to protecting the welfare of children and of all adults who are vulnerable whether that be our worshippers, visitors, clergy, staff or volunteers. Click here for more information about this service. As a conductor, Joshua founded and directs The Lassus Consort, who recently released their first CD to critical acclaim. There are bike racks available on Cathedral Green. On completion of high school, Joshua moved to Chelmsford Cathedral to take up a year-long position as organ scholar. William became a Fellow of the Royal College of Organists as a teenager, winning the Turpin and Durrant prize. In the past few years, some of the pipework has become unusable; but more fundamentally, earlier this year, the transmission , which has been temperamental for some months, ceased to function completely. He went on to earn a masters degree in organ at Eastman School of Music as a student of the late Russell Saunders. 2022 Chesapeake Family Life. During this year, he was awarded a scholarship to the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, to study the organ with Henry Fairs and Daniel Moult, and choral conducting under Paul Spicer. Since March, the famous organ of Gloucester Cathedral has been silent, and, without a total restoration, will not speak again. To find out more please download our parking guide or click here for up-to-date information. Concert organist Nathaniel Gumbs has performed at many venues in the U.S.A. and abroad. She is working on her Doctor of Musical Arts in sacred music (Organ) at the University of Michigan. Sometimes our opening times vary due to special events and services.