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Closed 18/04/2021

Organ Recital Series: Chris Milburn

Our 2021 monthly Organ Recital series continues with a VIRTUAL recital given by Chris Milburn. Help us to raise money for the restoration of our 1889 J.W. Walker & Sons pipe organ #theorganproject

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Closed 18/04/2021

We promote, develop and maintain music at St. Mary's Church, Portsea by the giving of recitals and concerts and in the musical education of young people; to further the religious and other charitable work of the Church of England in the ecclesiastical parish of St. Mary's Portsea.

Story

Chris Milburn first played an organ at the age of 8 and was hooked, first playing for a church service at 9. He was the full time church organist for St Bridgets, Brean, by the age of 10. Chris continued in this role until going to university.

Chris was lucky enough to learn on Wells Cathedral Organ, and quickly found that you could bribe vergers (with cake) to lock you in the cathedral for an hour or so in the evening! Chris continued to play whilst at university and found it was a great source of Sunday lunches with the church locals!

Chris spent his industrial year at ARE Portsdown and joined the choir of St Marys Church, Portsea. He also played for several services and most of the weddings during that year, and still gets invited to play for the odd service which is a great privilege.

Chris is looking forward to entertaining a remote crowd with an unconventional repertoire at this organ recital!

Donation summary

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£40.00
+ £10.00 Gift Aid
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£40.00
Offline
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Direct
£40.00
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