‘playing and singing are as virtuosic as one could wish for… consistently exhilarating... superb addition to the Howells catalogue... Strongly recommended’ ClassicalMusic Daily David Hill Durham Cathedral Choir Daniel Cook, RSK Classical smarturl.it/HHDHDC

Plagiarism is a constant problem these days, but it's particularly rife in CD reviews. Today's example, Gerald Fenech ClassicalMusic Daily has lifted paragraph after paragraph from me, changing the odd word, without any kind of acknowledgement or referencing...

Our Chairman continues his important work on 'Owls 🙂

Ahead of the Three Choirs Festival 2025, which includes #Howells' timeless Hymnus Paradisi, Adrian Partington talks to Howells expert Jonathan Clinch about being a student of Howells, his life and his music. youtube.com/watch?v=suDDwH…

Composer Competition Deadline Approaching! Calling all composers! There’s still time to enter the Charles Wood Festival Composer Competition — but don’t leave it too late. Entries close at the end of June! This is a fantastic opportunity for composers of all ages to have their

A reminder that the deadline for our special recruitment opportunity into the 8 - 13 years chorister programme is in 2 days (this Wednesday, 25 June) 👀 More information can be found on the cathedral website 🔗 buff.ly/TGano5T

Newly published: St Francis of Assisi by Bryan Kelly, a cantata for soloists, SATB chorus & orchestra, words by John Fuller. This work has a colourful, exuberant style including some moments of humour. 2026 will mark the 800th anniversary of the death of St Francis of Assisi.

Publishing soon: Carols As We Wait, a collection of 18 choral works for Advent by women composers, including introits, hymn arrangements and carols. The book contains music by Eleanor Daley, Sarah MacDonald, June Nixon and others. Read preview pages: bit.ly/44ejSp5

Almost your last chance to join The Organ Student Experience in Oxford, 22–27 July! For organists aged 16–18, Grade 7+. World-class tuition, top instruments & inspiring classes. Student member discounts available. Secure one of the last few places at tinyurl.com/yc4fb2tk

This Thursday. All welcome.

C’est demain !

'Hill’s mastery is total, ...Regent’s recording captures the sense of scale and space ..., and Jonathan Clinch’s booklet notes are both wide-ranging and enlightening.’ BBC Music Magazine David Hill Durham Cathedral Choir smarturl.it/HHDHDC

'This is absolutely entrancing—a recording that sensitively captures not merely the notes on the page but the very soul of Anglican worship music. Essential listening.’ David Hill Durham Cathedral Choir RSK Classical tinyurl.com/yhfddkku

All are invited to tomorrow's organ recital featuring Andrew Wyatt, assistant director of music, as our recitalist. 📆 Thursday 24 July ⏰ 13:10 - 13:50 buff.ly/om3bVrv

Modelled on 'The Seasons' by Tchaikovsky, the twelve short pieces are beautiful studies, capturing the different character of the twelve months of the year in quintessentially English styles. A Year at Third will be released 25th July on Regent Records

The #PlayTheOrgan Year fun continues this August with events across the UK from Rugby (2 Aug) to the Scottish Borders (31 Aug) and plenty more in between. Explore & play the organ with expert support – full listing & details at rco.org.uk/playevents

New member, new to iRCO & not sure where to start? Try our curated Playing Styles video series with Daniel Moult – explore 5 organ schools from early English to French Romantic tinyurl.com/PlayingStyles Not a member yet? Join at rco.org.uk/join #Organists #LifelongLearning

The Charles Wood Festival 2025 is nearly here! The excitement begins tomorrow as the Girls’ Choir arrive to start rehearsals for what promises to be an unforgettable week before we officially open the festival with the Festival of Hymns this Sunday at 3pm in St. Patrick’s Church