Lichfield Cathedral Choir, Jonathan Rees-Williams & Peter King

The Lichfield Cathedral Choir, which is made up of 18 boy choristers ranging in age from 9 to 13, nine Lay Vicars Choral, and three choral scholars, can trace its roots as far back as 1315. The ensemble is trained and directed by the Organist and Master of the Choristers, Philip Scriven, aided by assistant organist Alex Mason. The fundamental task of the choir is to lead the music for the Opus Dei, which is the daily worship in the cathedral. Their repetoire ranges through the centuries from Gregorian chant up to contemporary church compositions. During a single term, singing ...