We organise events which include organ crawls, social activities, recitals, educational activites and public lectures. At this Tuesdays Till Two summer concert we are delighted to welcome the Organist and Director of Music at St John’s, Elizabeth Arkell, and her husband John, who is Organist and Head of Academic Music at Oundle School. A-H; J-Z; 2014; 2013; News; Recitals; More info; Sitemap ORGAN RECITALS & CONCERTS Below is a list of some recitals that … Our members play in churches large and small and on a wide variety of instruments. 7, No 6) ... Peterborough Cathedral. pianist Christina McMaster returns to St John’s to launch our summer Lunchtime Recital season. Douglas Hopkins (1946-1953) went on to become organist at Canterbury Cathedral, while Stanley Vann (1953-1977) succeeded him and transformed the choir at Peterborough, contributing significantly to the choral repertory. Libby has been made an Associate of the Royal Academy of Music in recognition of her contribution to the music industry. Will o’ the wisp -G B Nevin (1892-1943) International phone: +44 191 378 2222 Her diverse schedule ranges from song recitals in the UK’s major concert halls and festivals, to chamber music in obscure venues around the country or appearances on Radio 3. Perhaps the fact that I enjoy playing music by people with French-sounding names explains the inclusion of the Choveaux and Lemare pieces, even though they were both English! Steven Grahl, Director of Music from 2014-2018, oversaw the 2015/16 Organ re-pitching and refurbishment project, working closely with Harrisons, before becoming Organist at Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford. 3 in D flat, Mazurka in B minor Op. Andante Tranquillo – Peter Warlock 25 No. 31st July: 9.30am Piano and Organ Recital: Libby Burgess & Richard Pinel. Stephen Barber read music at Cambridge University. Originally built in 1894, it has since undergone a number of refurbishments and has recently been re-pitched from old philharmonic to standard concert pitch. Libby’s passion for working with singers extends beyond the piano: she is in demand as a vocal coach, runs opera workshops with director Joe Austin, and is highly regarded as a chorusmaster. Soon after, he became a treble chorister in the Chapel Royal at Hampton Court. Henry Coleman (1921-44), a pupil of Sir Sidney Nicholson, published many organ compositions and two books on choir training. This will be the first organ concert at St John’s following the restoration of our organ, which was damaged by a fire in the blower motor in March last year. Born in Sussex, Libby became the first female organ scholar at any all-male Oxbridge choral foundation – at Christ Church, Oxford – where she also took a first in music, before specialising in piano accompaniment at the Royal Academy of Music. Mazurka in C minor Op. Robert Quinney held the Director of Music position for a short time from 2013-14 before going on to teach at Oxford University, but made great strides in championing the organ's re-pitching. Variations on an Easter Theme (O Filii et Filiae) (John Rutter) Prelude in D flat Op. Although membership is now open to all, a close relationship with the Cathedral has always been maintained and is highly valued. Our wide-ranging repertoire spans eight centuries, from the 15th century to the present day, and often has a particular emphasis on British composers.’, Peterborough Theatre Organ Preservation Society, www.open-concerts.co.uk/organists-associations/, www.open-concerts.co.uk/choral-festivals/, www.open-concerts.co.uk/local-music-hubs-and-networks/, www.open-concerts.co.uk/organ-and-keyboard-clubs/, www.facebook.com/City-of-Peterborough-Symphony-Orchestra-173122359415121/, www.open-concerts.co.uk/symphony-orchestras/, www.open-concerts.co.uk/choral-societies/, www.open-concerts.co.uk/operatic-and-dramatic-societies/, www.facebook.com/Peterborough-Male-Voice-Choir-136639089691034/, www.open-concerts.co.uk/male-voice-choirs/, www.open-concerts.co.uk/community-choirs/, www.facebook.com/Whittlesey-Concert-Band-805735472855689/, www.open-concerts.co.uk/concert-and-wind-bands/, A-Z of UK Concerts and Recitals PROVIDERS, ORGANIZERS of UK Concerts and Recitals(*), PERFORMERS at UK Concerts and Recitals(+), * Plymouth Broadway Organ & Keyboard Club, www.open-concerts.co.uk/kingston-upon-hull/, www.gloucestershiremusic.co.uk/youth-groups/county-music-groups/, www.open-concerts.co.uk/llandrindod-wells/, www.open-concerts.co.uk/kingston-upon-thames/, www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/residents/music-service/music-groups. The talk is free, but tickets for the concerts are priced at £15. Most recently, he has been Musical Director for the Stamford Shoestring Company production of ‘Cowardy Custard’.