Gala Concert with Sir John Rutter at Chichester Cathedral raises funds for music

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Over 600 people gathered at Chichester Cathedral on Saturday 11 October for a fundraising Gala Concert with Sir John Rutter, part of the Cathedral’s 950th anniversary celebrations.

As Vice-Patron of the Chichester Cathedral Platinum Endowment Trust for Music, Sir John opened the evening with Parry’s I Was Glad and returned to conduct his own radiant Gloria at the close. He was joined by Charles Harrison, Organist and Master of the Choristers, who conducted the remainder of the programme.

The Gala has so far raised just over £50,000 from ticket sales and advance donations. Additional contributions made on the night together with Gift Aid and match funding will further boost the final total.

Read more on the Cathedral website.

By Chichester Cathedral music events, part of the Chichester950 celebrations.

Crucial fund-raising year for music at Chichester Cathedral / Chichester950

Gloria: As part of the 950th anniversary celebrations at Chichester cathedral, Sir John Rutter ( Vice-Patron of the Cathedral’s Platinum Endowment Trust ) scripted and conducted a concert that entertained 600 people Saturday evening, raising over £50,000 for the development of music. The world renowned conductor paid tribute to actress and cathedral benefactor Dame Patricia Routledge whose choice in readings reflecting Sussex’s literary heritage were read by Jude Carpenter. Pictured: Sir John Rutter introduces his new work Gloria to the audience.©Russell Sach – 0771 882 6138

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