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The Church's long musical tradition began in 1836, when Samuel Sebastian Wesley chose its first organist. His selected candidate, Mr.William Litton Viner, has come down in history as the composer of the famous tune to "Lord behold us with thy blessing" (English Hymnal 523)
The original organ was destroyed in the fire of 1985. The upper casing of the present organ and pipes (part dating from 1675 and by the renowned Father Smith) came from the University Church at Oxford. The new action and console were by Lance Foy of Truro.
Music in Worship varies from ancient to modern in style and from organ music to that supported by a wide variety of instrumentalists. In addition to the main organ the Church has a chamber organ, two grand pianos and a harpsichord for use in worship.
The Director of Music is
Nigel Wicken LTCL a specialist in the Organ and Trumpet and a much respected teacher, accompanist and solo musician.
He is assisted by Mr. Eddie Perry
CDs and Tapes are available of recitals by Godfrey
Slatter, and Peter Jolley on the organ and by
John Hosking, our former
assistant organist,
on the organ of Truro Cathedral. where he was also an assistant organist, before
moving to St. Asaph Cathedral
CD £13 including postage and packing
obtainable from the Team Rector's Office, 24 Chapel St., Penzance
Tape
£7
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The Church also has its own orchestra, the St. Mary's Sinfonia, and various
members of the congregation contribute to the full and varied musical life of
the town. The Church is renowned for its reputation as a performance venue and
local national and international performers regularly give concerts there, Click
here to view the Concert Programme
