In Pursuit of Excellence
The English choral tradition in its sheer excellence and beauty is the envy of the whole world, and those involved in Cathedral Choirs are privileged indeed to be part of the daily offering of worship maintained in every Anglican Cathedral in the country. Since the Reformation, it has been the duty of every Cathedral to offer worship of the highest order every day on behalf of the souls of the land.
In an age where the nation seems constantly to be in pursuit of the lowest common denominator, Cathedrals still strive for perfection and the offering to God only of the very best. The Choristers are encouraged to adopt this perspective, as at Liverpool Cathedral nothing short of the very best is good enough in all things musical, in appearance, in attitudes and in behaviour.
This kind of observance from a very early age, cultivates in the boys and girls a mature outlook on life, and a confidence far in excess of their years. They are also trained to behave as professional musicians. The Choristers are engaged in an adult activity in which they are solely and constantly measured by adult standards and values.
A selection of critics from various newspapers.
"The Cathedral Choir showed discipline, sensitivity and musicality and demonstrated complete vocal agility in the very demanding passagework."
The Times
"There was no faulting the excellently prepared performance by the Choristers of Liverpool Cathedral."
The Daily Telegraph
"A splendid St. John, magnificently sung by the Cathedral Choir, who are now surely ranked with any Cathedral Choir in the country."
The Liverpool Echo
"The Cathedral Choir proved to be a top class musical squad in their annual performance of Messiah."
The Daily Post
"The Choristers’ voices crowned the whole ensemble most wonderfully in the closing pages of the symphony."
El Paris El Mundo
"Liverpool Cathedral Choir’s programme spanned four centuries and demonstrated a mastery and complete understanding of the music."
Le Figaro
In an age where the nation seems constantly to be in pursuit of the lowest common denominator, Cathedrals still strive for perfection and the offering to God only of the very best. The Choristers are encouraged to adopt this perspective, as at Liverpool Cathedral nothing short of the very best is good enough in all things musical, in appearance, in attitudes and in behaviour.
This kind of observance from a very early age, cultivates in the boys and girls a mature outlook on life, and a confidence far in excess of their years. They are also trained to behave as professional musicians. The Choristers are engaged in an adult activity in which they are solely and constantly measured by adult standards and values.
A selection of critics from various newspapers.
"The Cathedral Choir showed discipline, sensitivity and musicality and demonstrated complete vocal agility in the very demanding passagework."
The Times
"There was no faulting the excellently prepared performance by the Choristers of Liverpool Cathedral."
The Daily Telegraph
"A splendid St. John, magnificently sung by the Cathedral Choir, who are now surely ranked with any Cathedral Choir in the country."
The Liverpool Echo
"The Cathedral Choir proved to be a top class musical squad in their annual performance of Messiah."
The Daily Post
"The Choristers’ voices crowned the whole ensemble most wonderfully in the closing pages of the symphony."
El Paris El Mundo
"Liverpool Cathedral Choir’s programme spanned four centuries and demonstrated a mastery and complete understanding of the music."
Le Figaro
