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Liverpool Cathedral organ centenary brings family story home
Overview
Liverpool Cathedral is celebrating the centenary of its Grand Organ with an exhibition and recital, welcoming back the grandson of its original organist, Harry Goss-Custard. The events mark 100 years of the UK's largest pipe organ and celebrate the instrument's history, alongside recognizing the service of current organist Prof Ian Tracey.
Key points
- Liverpool Cathedral is marking 100 years of its Grand Organ with a series of events and an exhibition.
- Harry Goss-Custard served as the cathedral's organist from 1917 to 1955 and helped design the instrument.
- His grandson, John Douglas-Goss-Custard, is visiting the cathedral for the centenary recital and sharing childhood memories of watching his grandfather play.
- The centenary celebrations also honour current organist Prof Ian Tracey, who is retiring after 46 years of service.
- The Grand Organ has been at the centre of worship and music at the cathedral since its dedication in 1926.