Charles Harrison (musician)
Charles Harrison (born 21 March 1974) has been
Early life and education
Harrison was a cathedral chorister at
Career
Carlisle
Whilst at Carlisle Cathedral, Harrison developed his career as a solo instrumentalist, appearing in recitals and numerous international competitions. In 1999, he was awarded prizes in the St Albans International Organ Festival, and in the following year at the Odense International Organ Competition. After three years at Carlisle, he moved to Belfast, Northern Ireland.[4]
Belfast
In 2000, Harrison took up a part-time teaching position at Queen's University Belfast, specialising in harmony, counterpoint and keyboard skills. He also became Director of Music at St George's Church, Belfast.[5][6]
Lincoln
In September 2003, Harrison returned to England, having been appointed Assistant Director of Music and Sub Organist of
Chichester
Harrison moved to Chichester in September 2014, as
Discography
- 2023 - What Joy so True with the Rose Consort of Viols and Chichester Cathedral Choir, for Regent Records
- 2018 – Lest We Forget, with Timothy Ravalde (organ) and Chichester Cathedral Choir, for Signum Records
- 2016 – Long, Long Ago: Christmas Music from Chichester, with Timothy Ravalde (organ) and Chichester Cathedral Choir, for Concentio
- 2016 – The Complete Psalms of David: Volume 10, Series 2, with Timothy Ravalde (organ) and Chichester Cathedral Choir, for Priory Records
- 2013 – Great Hymns from Lincoln, with Aric Prentice (director) and Lincoln Minster School Chamber Choir, for Priory Records
- 2012 – IRELAND, J.: Church Music, with Aric Prentice (director) and Lincoln Cathedral Choir, for Naxos Records
- 2011 – Organ Duets by Mozart, Mendelssohn, Langlais, Tomkins, Carleton, Johnstone, Leighton, with David Leigh (organ), for Guild Records
- 2008 – O be joyful in the Lord, with Aric Prentice (director) and Lincoln Cathedral Choir, for Guild Records
- 2006 – Schmitt: Orchestral Music, with BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales conducted by Thierry Fischer, for Hyperion Records
- 2005 – Hail Mary, with Aric Prentice (director) and Lincoln Cathedral Choir, for Guild Records
- 1998 – Comfort & Joy: Music for Advent, Christmas, Epiphany and Candlemas, with Jeremy Suter (director) and Carlisle Cathedral Choir
See also
References
- ^ "About us". The Wordsworth Singers. Retrieved 19 May 2014.
- ^ "Organ Scholars". Jesus College Choir. Archived from the original on 5 December 2013. Retrieved 19 May 2014.
- ^ "BIOGRAPHY". Charles Harrison. Archived from the original on 19 May 2014. Retrieved 19 May 2014.
- ^ "Millennium concert at Carlisle Cathedral". Cumberland & Westmorland Herald. 15 January 2000.
- ^ "Irish Times Notes / Petertide Ordinations". Church of Ireland. 23 June 2001.
- ^ "St. George's Singers". The Parish Church of St George, Belfast. Archived from the original on 3 February 2014. Retrieved 19 May 2014.
- ^ "Cathedral Director of Music resigns". Ripon Gazette. 10 October 2003.
- ^ "Music, Society and the Enlightenment / Guest Lecture with Charles Harrison". University of Lincoln (archived). Retrieved 19 May 2014.