The sixth annual
The sixth annual
London Organ Forum
Saturday
22 November 2008
The London Organ Forum is supported by
The Royal College of Organists
‘The Mulliner Book and the birth of English organ music’
Saturday, 22 November 2008
St Paul’s Cathedral, Ludgate Hill, London EC4
This year’s London Organ Forum will be held on 22 November 2008 at St Paul’s Cathedral. Thomas Mulliner was quite possibly Master of the Choristers at St Paul’s in the 1550’s, so it seems only fitting to use his compilation of keyboard works as the focus for the event.
The 16th century was a time of great religious unrest in England. With the Reformation, musical styles and forms changed dramatically. We will be examining 16th century liturgical music and practice, with the help of the two Early English Organ Project organs which are being housed in St Paul’s next autumn. Patrick Russill, Jane Flynn and Andrew Carwood – all renowned experts in the field of 16th century music – will be our guest speakers, and as always the day will feature a mix of thought-provoking lectures, discussion and live performance.
Saturday 22 November 2008
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0945: |
Registration and coffee in crypt |
| Morning lecture/demonstration by Patrick Russill: Mr Mulliner’s Musicke Roome: making music from the Mulliner Book | ||
| Afternoon lecture by Andrew Carwood: an introduction the music to be sung at evensong | ||
| Afternoon lecture/demonstration by Jane Flynn: The Mulliner Book and the study of improvisation | ||
| 1630: | Pre-evensong recital featuring the EEOP organs and the St Paul’s Cathedral grand organ | |
| 1700: | Evensong, featuring music from the Tudor period and the St Paul’s Cathedral Choir |
The London Organ Forum reserves the right to alter published schedule or events, if necessary.
For further information:
Ann Elise Smoot 07956 682 959
William Whitehead on 07931 303 270
Prices
Whole day: £25, (RCO members £20, full-time students £10)
To book, please go to the Downloadable Booking Form and follow instructions.
Places on this year’s forum are limited, so early booking is advised.