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Lunchtime Organ Concert by John Keys
PROGRAMME
Grand Jeu (3ième Livre d’Orgue). Louis Marchand (1669-1732)
Five Short Pieces Percy Whitlock (1903-1946)
Allegretto, Folk Tune, Andante tranquillo, Scherzo, Paean
Rosace (Esquisses Byzantines) Henri Mulet (1878-1967)
Choral No.2 in b César Franck (1822-1890)
Toccata Théodore Dubois (1837-1924)
John Keys, an Honorary Fellow of the Guild of Church Musicians, has been Director of Music at St Mary's Church, Nottingham since 1984, and has fostered a flourishing musical life in the Church, as well as following an independent career as solo organist, continuo player, accompanist and conductor. He is also Nottingham City Organist, Nottingham University organist and Vice Chairman of the Nottingham Albert Hall Binns Organ Trustee Committee.
Born and educated in Chester, John obtained the Diplomas of the Royal College of Music and the Royal Academy of Music in organ playing while still at school. After A-levels he was assistant organist at Chester Cathedral for nearly three years before going up to New College, Oxford, as Organ Scholar.
After graduating in 1981 he went to Geneva to complete his organ studies at the Conservatoire with Lionel Rogg, where he won several prizes. In 1984 he won First Prize at the Fourth Manchester International Organ Competition.
John has produced many recordings of pieces, and also one of the largest collections of organ hymn accompaniments.
www.john-keys.co
Grand Jeu (3ième Livre d’Orgue). Louis Marchand (1669-1732)
Five Short Pieces Percy Whitlock (1903-1946)
Allegretto, Folk Tune, Andante tranquillo, Scherzo, Paean
Rosace (Esquisses Byzantines) Henri Mulet (1878-1967)
Choral No.2 in b César Franck (1822-1890)
Toccata Théodore Dubois (1837-1924)
John Keys, an Honorary Fellow of the Guild of Church Musicians, has been Director of Music at St Mary's Church, Nottingham since 1984, and has fostered a flourishing musical life in the Church, as well as following an independent career as solo organist, continuo player, accompanist and conductor. He is also Nottingham City Organist, Nottingham University organist and Vice Chairman of the Nottingham Albert Hall Binns Organ Trustee Committee.
Born and educated in Chester, John obtained the Diplomas of the Royal College of Music and the Royal Academy of Music in organ playing while still at school. After A-levels he was assistant organist at Chester Cathedral for nearly three years before going up to New College, Oxford, as Organ Scholar.
After graduating in 1981 he went to Geneva to complete his organ studies at the Conservatoire with Lionel Rogg, where he won several prizes. In 1984 he won First Prize at the Fourth Manchester International Organ Competition.
John has produced many recordings of pieces, and also one of the largest collections of organ hymn accompaniments.
www.john-keys.co
The recital will commence at 1.00pm, lasting about 45 minutes. Light refreshments will be available from 12.15pm.
Admission is free but a retiring collection is requested, the profit from which goes into the fund for the maintenance of this fine instrument.
Admission is free but a retiring collection is requested, the profit from which goes into the fund for the maintenance of this fine instrument.
St Swithun’s Church, Cannon Square, Retford, Nottinghamshire DN22 6PL
Thu 15 August
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