Blog
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Top 5 things to see in Truro Cathedral
Those of us lucky enough to live in Cornwall all year round appreciate the vast array of things on our doorstep to do and see. From beautiful beaches and surf lessons, to tropical gardens and places …
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Mandela Day
I often hear it said, 'where are the great figures today, people we can look up to, to inspire us with their vision?’ I freely admit, I sometimes say this myself. Looking back over our recent past …
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Piano Concert Series
It has been a privilege to live and work in Cornwall for well over thirty years, in such a vibrant musical community. When I organised a fundraising Bach piano marathon in the Cathedral five years …
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A family wedding
It was very good recently to be able to host a Wedding for the wider cathedral family. Sebastian Burley was married to Elizabeth Bray, who had once worked in the cathedral shop - that still employs …
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Leaving Truro Cathedral
As I approach my final few weeks here in Truro as the cathedral’s assistant director of music, I can’t help but experience an extraordinary mix of emotions.
Of course, the twilight of any stage of …
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'Thou hast searched me and known me'
I am always excited to see what concept lies behind the latest cathedral choir concert programme. Whilst he does involve me in the music choice, my colleague Chris is a gifted programme constructor, …
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Let the people praise Thee, O God
Dr Barry Rose OBE was Master of the Choir at St. Paul’s Cathedral during the royal wedding in 1981, in this blog he reflects upon that special time.
For a new anthem at his wedding in St. Paul’s …
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My life as a chorister
This summer half term will be my last as a chorister, which makes me think about what a busy 5 years it’s been. Some bits have been hard work and tiring, but lots has been great fun and rewarding, …
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Celebrating our new Lay Pastoral Ministers
For eight members of the cathedral family, Bishop Philip’s packed service on 2 February 2019 was doubly special. Not only was it the first formal service taken by the new Bishop of Truro in the …