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Born in 1939, David Gedge began his musical life singing treble, then alto and finally bass in the choir at Southwark Cathedral. While there he sang the part of young Nicholas in the first London performance of Benjamin Britten's 'St Nicholas', and sang in the choir at the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. At some time he also played viola in the London Junior Orchestra and the London Schools Symphony Orchestra in addition to being a Junior Exhibitioner at the Royal Academy of Music. At the age of 17, he formed an orchestra and a year later was appointed Organist of St Mary the Virgin, Primrose Hill in North London, a church which was famous for its music and liturgy. During this time he studied full-time at the Royal Academy of Music where he met his future wife, Hazel Davies. At the end of their student days they married and set up home in the West Riding of Yorkshire where David was appointed Organist of Selby Abbey. There he directed the Abbey Choir, founded both a Choral Society and a Music Club, and started an Arts Festival which was funded by a penny rate from the local council. In 1966, David was appointed organist of Brecon Cathedral and Music Master at Builth Wells Bilateral School. Soon he started a choral society - The Cathedral Singers and later the Gwent Chamber Orchestra, at the same time founding a diocesan Choral Festival. There he has worked happily making music for nearly forty years, taking his choir and choral society around the world.
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Organists traditionally have to fight their own corner, because no-one else understands the difficulties and huge demands made on them, to suit different Cathedral Staff and different occasions. For over 30 yearsk, David Gedge combined being a wonderful organist and choirmaster at Brecon,with being Head of Music in a large comprehensive school 20 miles away. Modest account of huge achievements which enriched beyond measure the musical life of the district. Family history and tragedy brings it down to a personal level. He says what he thinks about Cathedral staff without going out of his way to insult anyone. Neverteless, he is frank enough to make the Bishop and Dean ban the book from the Cathedral bookshop: so it will not get the readership it deserves
This is a sequel bringing up to date his first book. Could not be too strongly recommended to any organist or to anyone who wants to know how a Cathedral works behind the scenes. Many famous musicians take a bow. Brilliant accounts of colourful choir tours abroad and in the UK.
This is a sequel bringing up to date his first book. Could not be too strongly recommended to any organist or to anyone who wants to know how a Cathedral works behind the scenes. Many famous musicians take a bow. Brilliant accounts of colourful choir tours abroad and in the UK.
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