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Music has played an integral role in the life of Canterbury Cathedral since its foundation by St Augustine in 597 AD. The Cathedral’s musicians continue to inspire and uplift those who visit Canterbury today.
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Choral Evensong to mark the 80th Anniversary of VE Day †
Thurs 8 May, 17:30
This service will feature the lighting of the VE Day 80 Lamp Light of Peace, and the singing of “I vow to thee my country”, which is to be sung across the nation on this day, to mark this very special commemoration.
Followed by the Ringing Out in Celebration of Peace at 18:30
As church bells ring out across the nation to mark VE Day, the Cathedral bells will join in the peal.
† Live streamed on our YouTube Channel.
MONTHLY
FRIENDly Singing for Wellbeing
St Paul’s Church Hall, Canterbury, CT1 1NH
ALL welcome – rusty singers included!
Turn up for a cuppa and a biscuit, followed by sociable singing to put a smile on your face, led by Jamie Rogers, Assistant Director of Music, and our Choral Scholars.
Please join us between 14:00-15:00 on the following Mondays:
*The Big FRIENDly Sing! - Saturday 10 May*
- 12 May
- 9 June
- 14 July
NEW DATES ADDED REGULARLY
Free to attend but donations welcomed.
All welcome. No need to book.
Organised by and in support of The Friends of Canterbury Cathedral (Charity No 1210093).
Friday 6 June, 18:15 in the Quire after 17:30 Evensong
FREE Informal Organ Recital
with Simon Hogan, Southwark Cathedral
One in our series of informal organ recitals, featuring the Cathedral’s resident organists and guests.
Free and un-ticketed, with a retiring collection.
See recital programme in the monthly Services and Music List
Dates in June, 13:15-14:00 in the Crypt
FREE* Summer Recitals
with our Cathedral Choral and Organ Scholars
Wed 11 June - Ellen Griffiths (Alto)
Wed 18 June - Benjamin Ferriby (Bass)
Wed 25 June - Ivan Leung and Jamie Rogers (Piano)
*Included free with a valid Cathedral Admission Ticket, Cathedral Pass or Friends’ Card. Children aged 17 and under go free (T&Cs apply).
A Memorial Concert for The Very Rev’d Dr Robert Willis Dean Emeritus
Saturday 28 June, 19:30 in the Cathedral Nave*
A concert of music, sung by the Canterbury Cathedral Choirs, and members of the Crypt Choir from the King’s School (of which Robert was Chair of Governors).
All are welcome to attend.
Free event; with donations encouraged in Dean Robert’s memory,
to The Friends of Canterbury Cathedral (Charity No: 1210093).
Booking required to reserve a seat.
* This event is in person only, and will not be live streamed or recorded.
Friday 4 July, 18:15 in the Quire after 17:30 Evensong
FREE Informal Organ Recital
with Will Fairbairn, London
One in our series of informal organ recitals, featuring the Cathedral’s resident organists and guests.
Free and un-ticketed, with a retiring collection.
See recital programme in the monthly Services and Music List
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