Choir & Organ

Choir & Organ shines a global spotlight on two distinctive fields of creativity, celebrating inventiveness and excellence in all their forms. We aim to inspire our readers through giving a platform to conductors, organists, composers, and choirs of every kind; and showcasing the imaginative craft of pipe organ building across the centuries, critiquing new organs and tackling ethics in restoring historic instruments.

Resonance and renewal

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JOHN RUTTER AWARDED KNIGHTHOOD

New organist at St Paul’s

THREE CHOIRS ANNOUNCES NEW CEO

JÜRGEN AHREND DIES AGED 94

IN BRIEF

JONATHAN MANNERS APPOINTED DIRECTOR OF BBC SINGERS

150-YEAR-OLD ORGAN RESTORED TO FORMER GLORY

PAST LIVES

RECENT PREMIERE HIGHLIGHTS

AN INTERVIEW WITH CHERYL FRANCES-HOAD

RECITAL ROOM

David Hill In conversation with … Tori Longdon • Conductor and associate chorus director of the London Philharmonic Choir

Kerry Andrew • Leah Broad meets one of the UK’s most celebrated choral composers as they champion self-expression, activism and identity

Singing in solidarity • Since its genesis in 2013, Sansara has been pushing the boundaries of traditional choral music by addressing timely social issues, fostering creative health, and engaging in groundbreaking projects that resonate with modern audiences.

‘Unplayable’ organ? Challenge accepted! • The Salisbury Organist considers the beauty in the imperfection of village organs, while exploring the importance of silence in his practice.

Patience in Pershore • After nearly 30 years without a pipe organ, Pershore Abbey commissioned a new instrument from Fratelli Ruffatti of Padua. Chris Bragg assesses the results.

Finding Imo • As NMC releases a disc of Imogen Holst’s choral and orchestral music, Leah Broad meets conductor Alice Farnham to explore why her music has been neglected

The Imperishable • Using a translated Sanskrit text and influenced by the Hindustani tradition, Vivek Haria’s new choral piece evokes a sense of transcendence, writes Matthew Power

Scholarships & voice trials • Guide to cathedrals, churches, universities and schools offering places for choristers, choral scholars and organists

Baltic beacon • From rural beginnings to international acclaim, Latvia’s Koris Maska received first prize last year at the Derry International Choir Festival. Clare Stevens learns about the choir’s genesis and secret to success on the global stage

Military precision • The visual impact and ingenious tonal design of Harrison & Harrison’s new organ for The Guards’ Chapel brings another landmark instrument to central London. Nicholas Thistlethwaite reviews the work.

Work in progress • Paul Hale visits John-Paul Buzard Pipe Organ Builders in Illinois.

CHOIR & ORGAN NEXT ISSUE WINTER 2024

IN THE STUDIO • EXPLORING THE WORLD OF CHORAL AND ORGAN RECORDINGS

STUDIO NEWS

REVIEWS • CONCERTS • KEYBOARD CDS • CHORAL CDS • DVDS • ORGAN MUSIC • CHORAL MUSIC • BOOKS

James McVinnie • Mid-way through his residency at London’s Southbank Centre, we speak to the organist about the experience so far and what’s to come

Voice Trio • The vocal group speak to us ahead of their Barbican concert, placing the music of Hildegard von Bingen alongside contemporary sounds and visual art

CHORISTERS REVISITED HOWARD GOODALL, COMPOSER • Theo Elwell meets previous choristers to learn about the direction of their lives since and the impact of chorister education