Accompanist

Andrew Christer, Rehearsal Accompanist

Andrew Christer is one of the finest rehearsal accompanists and organists in the region and was also until recently the regular organist of St John the Evangelist church in Darlington, a position he has held for over 40 years. He now plays at St Cuthbert's, Darlington and is also sub-organist at St Mary's Church in Richmond

He is well known throughout the north and further, as an accompanist of some note being also the regular accompanist for Cleveland Philharmonic Choir and Darlington  Choral Society as well playing for all the Durham Music Service exams. Andrew played for both the Durham County Youth Choir and Tees Valley Youth Choir at the same time and has also worked with ABCD and RSCM.

He studied organ with some of the best teachers including John Craven, Ian Pounder, Dr. Francis Jackson, David Hill, Ian Shaw, John Scott Whiteley and Keith Wright.

 

 

 

Featured Event

Our next concert on Saturday 4th May is part of Richmond MayFest 2024 and features contrasting works composed a hundred years apart. Verdi, a master of opera, returned to a liturgical text for his final composition Four Sacred Pieces. The influences of Palestrina who he much admired, can be heard throughout. John Rutter took seven well known spirituals, usually solo works in concert, setting them for chorus, solo and ‘orchestra’. It is both joyful and moving. We look forward to seeing you at St Mary's Church, Richmond.

 

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Monday 22nd April
7:30 pm -
Monday 29th April
7:30 pm -
Saturday 4th May
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