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Choral Evensong with Founders' Prayers

Recorded live, Choral Evensong with Founders' Prayers took place on Friday 24th June 2022
29 Jun 2022
Written by Peter Varga
Music Trust

The Christ Church Cathedral Choir sang Evensong for the Birth of John the Baptist with Founders’ Prayers on the occasion of the Summer Gaudy for Old Members who matriculated in 1981-1985. The music was Martin Responses, Jackson in G, and Mater Christi sanctissima by the first Organist of Christ Church, John Taverner.  The service was recorded live and can be viewed for a limited time here:

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