On Sunday 5th October at 3pm, St Gregory’s Church, Marnhull, will host a special concert as part of its Harvest Thanksgiving weekend. The programme will be given by the church’s own organist, Gordon Amery.
Born on the Wirral, Gordon studied piano and organ as a child and became organist at Irby Methodist Church at just thirteen years old. After a long break from playing, a twist of fate brought him back to the organ in 2002 at Gillingham Methodist Church, where he went on to organise concerts to fund a major restoration of the instrument. Over the years he has arranged and performed in programmes spanning classical, folk and jazz.
Since the closure of Gillingham Methodist Church in 2023, Gordon has taken up the post at St Greg’s. His career has seen him play some of the country’s finest instruments, including those at Salisbury Cathedral, Birmingham Symphony Hall and Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, where he gave a recital in 2010.
For this Harvest concert, Gordon will perform a selection of music by English composers, concluding with Percy Whitlock’s striking Plymouth Suite. Admission is free, with donations in aid of church funds welcome. Refreshments will be served after the concert.
Details are available from Gordon on 07817 379006 or via the ‘Music at St Greg’s’ Facebook page.
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