A historic 19th-century pipe organ at St John’s Chapel, Chichester, will be heard for the first time in decades after a major restoration. International recitalist Margaret Phillips will perform at a special recital on October 25, marking the organ’s return to its original form. The organ, built in 1813 and later altered, had been in pieces since 1980 due to structural issues. Thanks to the Pallant Charitable Trust’s support, it has now been fully restored by Goetze & Gwynn. Former Chichester Cathedral organist Alan Thurlow expressed excitement over the project, calling it a remarkable musical revival.
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The organ world turns its attention to Chichester for a special recital marking the restoration of the historic pipe organ in St John’s Chapel.
One of the last of the classical organs will finally be heard again after lying in pieces for decades. International recitalist Margaret Phillips, who specialises in early English organs and the music written for them, will offer the opening recital following its restoration by the Pallant Charitable Trust. The recital will be on October 25, with tickets available from The Novium.
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Pictured: The organ console
