Patrick AlliesAug 30, 20205 minIf the church doesn't cherish its choral tradition, it will thrive elsewhereIt's been a difficult year for traditional church music in England. Resignations and closures have rocked choirs and choirs schools...
Patrick AlliesJul 31, 20204 minAbide with me at Wembley: the story of “The Singing Final”Sacred choral music and competitive sport - two passions of mine that don’t usually overlap. One of the few times they do is at the FA...
Patrick AlliesMay 16, 20192 minThe Milanese composer missed off the musical mapThe official website of Milan Cathedral offers a history of the eminent musicians who have worked at the building. Among those listed as...
Patrick AlliesOct 11, 20183 min‘It Seems an Awful Pity’: The Death of a Choir SchoolIn August this year, news broke that St Asaph’s Cathedral in Wales had made its Director and Assistant Director of Music redundant. The...