Doncaster Minster Organ Recital

Doncaster is fortunate to have such a fine instrument in the ‘mighty Schultze organ’ and everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy these lunchtime recitals by gifted musicians. A truly wonderful way to pass an hour in the beautiful setting of Doncaster Minster. Following the summer break this month the recitalist is:

Friday 27 September – Jordan English, Edinburgh

Jordan English began his musical training as a chorister at Carlisle Cathedral. During his time he took part in live radio broadcasts, tours and was involved in several CD recordings. Jordan began organ lessons under the tutelage of John Robinson, the then Assistant Organist, continuing with Edward Taylor. After spending three years as Organ Scholar at Carlisle Cathedral, Jordan began undergraduate studies in 2011 at the Royal Northern College of Music where his tutors included Jeffrey Makinson, Simon Lindley and Thomas Trotter. Whilst at the RNCM, he took part in Masterclasses by Gordon Stewart, Jacques van Oortmerssen and Kevin Bowyer, played continuo for various RNCM events. In September of 2016 Jordan began postgraduate studies at the Royal College of Music in London, studying organ interpretation and improvisation with Sophie-Véronique Cauchefer-Choplin and David Graham with lessons in London and Paris, specialising in the music of Marcel Dupré and Jehan Alain. Jordan is currently Assistant Organist at St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh, accompanying the Cathedral choir for all services, recordings, broadcasts and tours. A recital not to be missed!

Doncaster Minster, DN1 1RD

1.10pm, free entry with retiring collection