tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926960605804136254.comments2023-04-28T10:09:52.525+01:00Music from Holy Trinity, SouthportMusic From Holy Trinityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16598817698612213668noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926960605804136254.post-11370155587660623792019-08-01T20:58:48.493+01:002019-08-01T20:58:48.493+01:00Pupil at St. Peter’s Church of England, 1981-88
R...Pupil at St. Peter’s Church of England, 1981-88<br /><br />Remembers Canon Carter with joy.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11741701866967836586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926960605804136254.post-49188092488991969132016-11-28T17:36:11.328+00:002016-11-28T17:36:11.328+00:00Thoroughly uplifted by the Advent service last nig...Thoroughly uplifted by the Advent service last night. The spiritual/ contemplative content was marvellous. Makes a pleasant change to experience thoughtful liturgy which is not " rushed through ". The music was certainly of cathedral standard.<br /><br />My only crib would only be directed towards certain members of the congregation who seemed determined to out do the organ for volume during the concluding voluntary!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926960605804136254.post-10185461026099224712016-07-14T23:10:31.196+01:002016-07-14T23:10:31.196+01:00The First Prayer at the Final Choral Evensong of t...The First Prayer at the Final Choral Evensong of the Summer Term.<br />This evening as the light begins to fade, let us give thanks for a rare sunny day, for the coming season of holiday, rest and recuperation. On our last occasion of Choral Evensong this term let us give thanks for the skills of composer, organist and choir.<br />Almighty God, who has given us power to invent for ourselves instruments of music and the skills to use them, in sounding forth your praise; grant that the music heard in this house may kindle a spirit of devotion in us, your servants. That we, taking our part in prayer and praise, may each in our time join with the everlasting songs of the Angelic host in your Heavenly city. Through Jesus Christ, Our Lord, Amen.<br />YEA, AMEN!<br />Hope to see you all in September.<br />Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926960605804136254.post-37628682157187759282015-10-19T16:50:42.802+01:002015-10-19T16:50:42.802+01:00Nearly 300 people were in church for the service t...Nearly 300 people were in church for the service to celebrate the caring & voluntary agencies in Southport.<br />As well as some traditional hymns and a delightful anthem from the young choristers 'A Grateful Heart' - M Plumstead, three young men of the choir, Andy, James & Mike accompanied by Director of Music, Ian Wells, gave us music well away from Trinity Choir's normal genre. Billed as 'The Bridge Song', it was in fact Paul Simon's 'Bridge over troubled water'. It was a great performance that went down very well. You can enjoy it again on YouTube at<br /> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bWft9S9oDw&feature=shareMusic From Holy Trinityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16598817698612213668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926960605804136254.post-74433328004131884002015-01-18T15:02:50.405+00:002015-01-18T15:02:50.405+00:00They are indeed. We had to learn them in 2009 when...They are indeed. We had to learn them in 2009 when we sang for a week in Carlisle Cathedral, and sang an evensong with the Morland Choristers Camp.Music From Holy Trinityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16598817698612213668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926960605804136254.post-4109865193428275792015-01-12T11:11:14.280+00:002015-01-12T11:11:14.280+00:00Ellis - would those be the very famous Morland res...Ellis - would those be the very famous Morland responses?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926960605804136254.post-91908550970512880262014-07-25T16:11:35.909+01:002014-07-25T16:11:35.909+01:00Looks like a great week - really looking forward t...Looks like a great week - really looking forward to it.Bob Ballnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926960605804136254.post-87282034639244169912014-03-27T11:38:52.626+00:002014-03-27T11:38:52.626+00:00Holy Trinity Church, Hoghton Street is to host a P...Holy Trinity Church, Hoghton Street is to host a Passion Play re-enacting events in the life of Christ including the last supper, his trial and crucifixion. The Passion Play was premiered to great acclaim in Liverpool Cathedral in 2013.<br />The Liverpool Passion Play – This is our story will take place at 6pm on Saturday, 12th April, the eve of Palm Sunday. The free performance combines drama, liturgy and music. Passion Plays go back to Medieval times but this one was written and first produced just last year. The scenes depicting the entry into Jerusalem, Judas’s betrayal, the arrest and trial, the carrying of the cross and the crucifixion will be carefully constructed around the church.<br />The cast will be made up of the Overcrofters, Liverpool Cathedral’s youth group. The music, which includes works by J S Bach as well as a modern piece by Trinity’s own Nicholas Tudor, will be provided by the Choir of Holy Trinity under the direction of Ian Wells.<br />The Passion Play has been written by Mark Lovelady who sings with Holy Trinity Choir and is Youth Leader for The Overcrofters and Dan Bishop, Associate Organist at the Cathedral and a good friend of Trinity.<br />Dan said: “The Liverpool Passion Plays are a reflection of the faith of our young people, the Overcrofters. We are using the words, ‘This is our story’ since Christ’s Passion is everyone’s story, and these plays are a chance to experience being part of the crowd that welcomes Christ into Jerusalem and that witnesses his crucifixion. It will be a very visceral performance that also feeds off the audience and draws them in to the action at close range. <br />Mark said: “I've combined the ideas of our young people with inspiration from a number of sources, including medieval religious drama, which was also used to tell bible stories. If you listen carefully you might also find some allusions to Shakespeare’s plays, Sherlock Holmes, and even Star Wars! I've also had conversations with people both at Trinity and at the Cathedral about many of the key themes.” <br />The tone has been very carefully considered for this performance and the music, script and words from the liturgy have been carefully worked together to make links between Christ’s suffering and what that means for us today. The aim is to show that this story really is still relevant in the 21st century.<br />The Passion Play will be performed with the active support of Revd Canon Dr Rod Garner, Vicar of Holy Trinity and prefaces the Holy Week services at Trinity which commence the following day, Palm Sunday and close with a Festal Evensong at 6pm on Easter Day, Sunday, 20th April. Music From Holy Trinityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16598817698612213668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926960605804136254.post-54278886269097865522013-10-06T21:21:56.437+01:002013-10-06T21:21:56.437+01:00It was an excellent week for us all at Coventry Ca...It was an excellent week for us all at Coventry Cathedral. Thank you for your compliment on my singing in Hear My Prayer - I deeply appreciate it.<br /><br />Yours,<br />J N Quinlan<br />Head ChoristerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926960605804136254.post-36944508883002333442013-09-26T15:46:23.582+01:002013-09-26T15:46:23.582+01:00Really great perfomance by Josh - thrilling to be ...Really great perfomance by Josh - thrilling to be part of that!Music From Holy Trinityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16598817698612213668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926960605804136254.post-82297297746257872162013-09-18T16:32:30.620+01:002013-09-18T16:32:30.620+01:00Looking forward to it all!Looking forward to it all!Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926960605804136254.post-65097436850199748922013-08-07T10:37:53.310+01:002013-08-07T10:37:53.310+01:00This service is the last before the departure of J... This service is the last before the departure of Juhn Forster, Organ Scholar, to Braesnose College Oxford. John has selected the music and written the chant for the psalm. <a href="http://joylina.com" rel="nofollow">angel card readings</a><br />albina N murohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08139646674252673476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926960605804136254.post-85539246390731278622013-08-05T09:48:12.102+01:002013-08-05T09:48:12.102+01:00I dropped in on Sunday having, the previous day, h...I dropped in on Sunday having, the previous day, heard another parish church choir in a different cathedral, one which dismayed me. What a change! It was thrilling to see such commitment and superb discipline in singing and in general demeanour. It was my second hearing of the Mendelssohn in a fortnight, the first being in my local cathedral. Your soloist was at the very least his equal and I was truly delighted with his singing and that of all those who supported him. It was a most impressive afternoon and I agree with the comment by the Canon who thought that the town of Southport should feel blessed by your presence. Thank you so much.<br /><br />EdAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926960605804136254.post-76192779323661079032013-06-24T17:09:46.205+01:002013-06-24T17:09:46.205+01:00Just a note to comment about the excellent perform...Just a note to comment about the excellent performance of the Festal Evensong and the musical events forming the Trinity Festival<br /><br />A very rare delight to be able to experience this in one of the handful of parish churches which are fortunate enough to possess the resources necessary to produce such a form of spiritual enrichment to our normal,mundane,materialistic lives.<br /><br />Thoughtful,meaningful,unhurried liturgy............ a rarity indeed these days it must be said.<br /><br />Was not able to attend all the lunchtime events but those which we did were of the highest quality in both content and performance. A pity more people were not able to attend in order to enjoy the musical feasts laid on.<br /><br />Some very young performers whose musical skill is prodigious.<br /><br />Appreciation to all concerned for making it work and we look forward to next years festival.<br /><br />As a passing final thought I feel that a lot of people unfortunately do not fully realise or appreciate how much talent there is out there and how much work is involved in bringing it to our attention.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926960605804136254.post-62746605098606134412013-06-11T20:32:30.777+01:002013-06-11T20:32:30.777+01:00Couldn't agree more! It was a memorable show....Couldn't agree more! It was a memorable show.Bob Ballnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926960605804136254.post-58909901631252251802013-06-10T12:23:59.503+01:002013-06-10T12:23:59.503+01:00What a superb event, well supported by an enthusia...What a superb event, well supported by an enthusiastic audience of approaching 200 people, and showing off the expertise of the five distinguished organists as well as showcasing Makin's instruments in the sympathetic acoustics of Holy Trinity, Southport, sometimes known as Southport's own cathedral !<br />Simon Lindley's witty and knowledgeable introductions were the perfect complement to a relaxed, but highly professional programme, containing some organ classics, some lighter items, and some 'hidden gems'.<br />The organisers of the 'Battle' should be congratulated on their initiative, be gratified that such a good audience turned out, and that unlike the 1683 Battle, this one was settled amicably, with no blood spilt, ( at least as far as the audience was aware ! ).<br />tonytudorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02454682700172525780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926960605804136254.post-43748022618446580882013-03-26T01:52:46.892+00:002013-03-26T01:52:46.892+00:00It was more than a cathedral performance!!
I hav...It was more than a cathedral performance!! <br />I have always thought of Trinity as the cathedral of the town, however that performance was beyond that. <br />Through Jesus Christ we discover our voice to spread the word of God.<br />Me singing voice is a bit broken but I'll still sing until my voice breaks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926960605804136254.post-22337836699868699642013-03-25T16:04:46.780+00:002013-03-25T16:04:46.780+00:00We both enjoyed the " cathedral " standa... We both enjoyed the " cathedral " standard performance of Stainers masterpiece last night.<br /><br />A wonderful piece of crafted brilliance from a true master who ,sadly,in this epoch, is not given the recognition due to him.<br /><br />Whilst so much music penned at this time is somewhat mawkish and sentimental in form this cannot be said of " The Crucifixion ".<br /><br />The whole performance was superbly directed and performed with a gravitas and decorum rarely experienced outside those establishments which still embrace the " High Church Tradition " ( if one is still permitted to use the phrase! )<br /><br />We are indeed fortunate to have such a plethora of talent on our doorstep here in Southport. We are both looking forward to attending more such spiritually uplifting occasions at HT.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926960605804136254.post-14187601508713690052012-09-28T15:47:15.289+01:002012-09-28T15:47:15.289+01:00Satuday 3rd November 7.30pm
THE TRINITY CONCERT T1...Satuday 3rd November 7.30pm<br />THE TRINITY CONCERT T175<br />Celebrating the 175th Anniversary of the first Trinity Church in Southport, consecrated on 1st November 1837.<br /><br />The Trinity Concert<br />with<br />Kirsteen Robson - Soprano Stuart Keen - Tenor<br />Ian Tracey - Organ<br />The Church & Chapel Choirs of Holy Trinity <br />Directed by Ian Wells<br /><br />Favourite Music, Sacred & Secular; Serious & Light<br />“These you have loved” <br />from the world of opera, songs, hymns & anthems including<br />Hallelujah Chorus, Let the bright seraphim - Handel<br />‘How lovely are thy dwellings’ - Brahms<br />Brindisi - Traviata - Verdi Pearl Fishers Duet - Bizet<br />Theme from Tinker, Taylor, Soldier, Spy - Burgon<br />O for the Wings of a Dove - Mendelssohn<br /><br />A really fun night!<br /><br />Proceeds in support of Church Choir Funds<br />7.30pm Saturday, 3rd November 2012<br /><br />Tickets £11 & £9 concessions including a glass of wine & refreshments.<br />Young people of 18 years and less admitted free of charge<br /><br />Phone Southport (01704) 568001<br />Bob Ballnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926960605804136254.post-51782317798605024072012-08-31T17:07:18.359+01:002012-08-31T17:07:18.359+01:00It'll be great to be back on duty again!It'll be great to be back on duty again!Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926960605804136254.post-66316114964152739732012-07-30T18:49:06.297+01:002012-07-30T18:49:06.297+01:00Had a brilliant week in Gloucester.
Brilliant choi...Had a brilliant week in Gloucester.<br />Brilliant choice of music!jnquinlanhttp://holytrinitysouthport.org.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926960605804136254.post-74883912774435577632012-07-09T12:09:57.663+01:002012-07-09T12:09:57.663+01:00Great choices Ian.
Really looking forward to this ...Great choices Ian.<br />Really looking forward to this - it shoyuld sound exciting!Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926960605804136254.post-23932672663181770172012-07-09T12:07:22.806+01:002012-07-09T12:07:22.806+01:00Looking forward to it!Looking forward to it!Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926960605804136254.post-17122749844849240322011-12-22T10:00:49.382+00:002011-12-22T10:00:49.382+00:00I just hope we don't have to do the 12 days of...I just hope we don't have to do the 12 days of christmas again next year because they are very embarrassing.Joshnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926960605804136254.post-74113395355756253462011-12-22T09:59:00.192+00:002011-12-22T09:59:00.192+00:00Thanks Bob. Overall I thought the echo service wen...Thanks Bob. Overall I thought the echo service went very well.Joshnoreply@blogger.com