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Programme
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Prelude and Fugue in G BWV 550
Louis-Nicolas Clérambault (1676-1749)
from Suite de Premier Ton:
- Duo
- Trio
- Basse de trompette et dessus de cornet
Percy Whitlock (1903-1946)
from Four Extemporizations:
- Divertimento
- Fanfare
Charles-Marie Widor (1844-1937)
Allegro from Symphony 8, op. 42
César Franck (1822-1890)
Choral No. 2 in B minor
Charles Harrison
Charles received his early musical training as a chorister at Southwell Minster. He later took up the organ scholarship at Jesus College in the University of Cambridge, where he gained a degree in music, and studied organ with David Sanger. During his second year at Cambridge, he won prizes for his performance in the Fellowship examinations of the Royal College of Organists, and went on to win further prizes in the international organ competitions at St Albans and Odense. These successes have led to a busy programme of engagements, including concerts at many of the celebrated venues in Britain, an appearance at the Proms, and solo performances in around Europe and in the USA. Concerto work has included performances with the Irish Chamber Orchestra and the Ulster Orchestra, both broadcast by the BBC. As soloist, accompanist and continuo player he has worked with many leading performers, conductors and ensembles, including Roy Goodman, Steven Isserlis, Stephen Cleobury, the BBC Singers and Andreas Scholl.
As Organist and Master of the Choristers at Chichester, Charles trains and directs the cathedral choir, the core of whose musical ministry consists of singing 8 services each week. They choir also tours abroad, broadcasts regularly on local and national radio, and records on the Signum label.