I'm sad to say that I think we're now on the accelerating slope to disaster - Sheffield, Wakefield, Winchester, Peterborough, and now this.
-
I'm sad to say that I think we're now on the accelerating slope to disaster - Sheffield, Wakefield, Winchester, Peterborough, and now this. -
The closure of the choir school in its current form, founded in 1919 by T.Tertius Noble previously of York Minster, and the resultant departure of Jeremy Filsell are extremely saddening developments at what has for over a century been a bastion of choral excellence in the Episcopalian/Anglican tradition in NYC. The choir of boys and men has never sounded better than under Dr Filsell. Financial pressures are said not to be the main reason behind the closure. -
-
Peterborough's financial problems could presumably have an impact on the choir and choral tradition at some stage, but that's the only connection I can see?Originally posted by PeterboroughDiapason View Post
Comment
-
This is so profoundly depressing. The progression may be slug-like, but this is yet another step in the inexorable demise of the great English cathedral music tradition. I had thought that the rot was confined to the UK, but clearly it is beginning to impact elsewhere. Evidently America is less immune that I had thought. I suppose it's an inevitable consequence of the flailing death throes of western Christianity. It won't be long before cathedral-standard choirs are the exclusive preserve of university colleges and a very few of the most prestigious cathedrals. As to whether Dr Filsell really has been 'ousted' or, rather, has concluded that the revamped ministry is not for him I have neither opinion nor assumption. Norman is notoriously incendiary. Maybe someone with inside knowledge can elucidate.Comment
Comment