Last updated:
14 Nov 1998
Christ & St Mary |
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Many thanks to 
Organist:
Master of the Choristers and Organist: James Lancelot (1985)
Assistant:
Keith Wright (1991)
Organ:
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Henry Willis  (1877), rebuilt by Harrison & Harrison (1970).5 manual divisions on 4 keyboards, situated on either side of the Quire and in triforium. 'Father' Smith built an organ on the screen in 1686. After various alterations, it was dismantled in 1873; the Choir Organ case and a few pipes survive in the chapel of Durham Castle, and the west-facing case has been reconstructed in the south aisle. In 1877 a new organ was built by Henry Willis. It was rebuilt and revoiced by Harrison & Harrison in 1905; the scheme allowed for certain additions, which were completed in 1935. In 1970 the organ was resited and further additions were made. |
The organ is divided on each side of the quire. The Positive, Choir and Great Organs, and the console, are on the south side; the Swell and Solo Organs on the north side; and the Pedal stops on both sides.
Here are some links to other Durham pages:
- Diocese of Durham Organs Adviser
- Darlington and District Organists and
Choirmasters Association
- Durham Cathedral Recitals
Details and photograph extracted from the specification leaflet kindly provided by James Lancelot (available from the Cathedral.)
Choir:
20 boys + 4 probationers (choir school), 4A, 4T, 4B.
Services:
Tuesday to Saturday at 5:15
Sunday:
Matins at 10
Holy Communion at 11:15
Evensong at 3:30
Telephone: 0191 386 4766
Recordings:
- Priory
- Evensong for St Cuthbert's Day directed by James Lancelot (PRCD 296)
- Durham Commissions directed by James Lancelot (PRCD 562)
- Archbishop's Fanfare - James Lancelot plays the Organ of Durham Cathedral (PRCD 346)
- Stanford - The Complete Morning and Evening Services and Offices for Holy Communion Vol 1 directed by James Lancelot (PRCD 437)
- Stanford - The Complete Morning and Evening Services and Offices for Holy Communion Vol 2 directed by James Lancelot (PRCD 514)
- PSALMS OF DAVID VOL 3 directed by James Lancelot (PRCD 343)
Other
Information:
Details of organ recitals may be found here
. Previous
Organists:
Arnold Culley (1907-1932)
John Dykes Bower (1933-1936)
Conrad Eden (1936-1974)
Richard Lloyd (1974-1985)
