Choir & Organ is the leading independent magazine for all professionals and amateurs in the choral and organ worlds
In the current Jan/Feb issue:
OBITUARY: JAN JONGEPIER
GALLERY: CROSSHAVEN
A new instrument by Dutch builder Henk van Eeken breaks the mould of traditional organs in Ireland.
PACIFIC RIM CHORAL MUSIC
Cross-influences at the edges of the world’s largest ocean.
COMPETITION REPORT: CIOC
The 2nd Canadian International Organ Competition in Montreal.
PERFORMANCE PRACTICE
Slavery or liberation? Three internationally acclaimed organists speak their minds about historically informed performance.
THE CROSSING
Contemporary choral music is the Philadelphia ensemble’s heartbeat.
CORNELL
How does the Ivy League university’s GOArt instrument measure up to other organs built on historic principles in the USA?
SALISBURY CATHEDRAL
Excellent choirs, a ‘Father’ Willis organ, and a forward-thinking approach to liturgical music – the cathedral that has it all.
PENNY’S MILL
A salute to the unsung artisans behind some familiar organ cases.
The publishers state:
Every two months our expert contributors bring you beautifully illustrated features on newly built and restored organs, insights into the lives and views of leading organists, choral directors and composers, profiles of pioneering and well-established choirs, and topical coverage of new research, festivals and exhibitions. In keeping with our commitment to music at the cutting edge, we commission a new work from a young composer in every issue, making the score freely available for download and performance.
Our international news and previews, with breaking stories, key awards and forthcoming premieres, combine with reviews of the latest CDs, DVDs and sheet music, and listings of recitals, festivals and courses, to keep you up to date with events and developments around the world.
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