|
|
Philip
Moore
was born in
1943 and received his musical education at the Royal College of Music in London. Here he won the Walford Davies Prize for Organ Playing and the Limpus, Turpin
and Read Prizes in the Royal College of Organists' examinations. In addition to
his RCM qualifications, he has a Bachelor in Music degree from the University
of
Durham.
He
was recently awarded Honorary Fellowships of both the Royal School of Church
Music and the Guild of Church Musicians, for his services to Church Music.
Following graduation from the RCM, he taught for two and a half years at
Eton, before moving to Canterbury Cathedral in 1968 as Assistant Organist to Dr
Allan Wicks. Six years later he succeeded Dr Barry Rose as Organist |
|
and
Master of the Choristers of Guildford Cathedral. In 1983
Philip Moore
became Organist and Master of the Music at York Minster, succeeding Dr
Francis Jackson who had occupied the post since 1946.
Having served for over 25 years at the Minster, Philip retired in August
2008.
 Philip Moore
gives organ recitals both in the UK and abroad. He is also known for his work as a composer, and has written
extensively for choirs and organs. There are also works for chamber
ensembles, including a string quartet and a sonatina for Cor Anglais and
Piano. The larger-scale works include three cantatas, as well as a
concerto for organ and orchestra. Recent commissions include an anthem for
the Vasari Singers, with words by Rowan Williams, first performed last
year in St John's, Smith Square, a Latin Mass for St Francis' Church, Hitchin, an anthem for Westminster
Abbey with words by Andrew Motion, and a commission from the Friends of
Salisbury Cathedral.
He
has made several critically-acclaimed recordings both as a solo organist
and choir director, and in 1997 a CD of his choral and organ works was
released. Other
Philip Moore
compositions have been recorded both in this country and the USA
.
|
