Author Archives: jonathanclinch
Herbert Howells’s Organ Works? Critical reception, performance practice and the case for reappraisal – Journal of the BIOS, vol. 37 (2013)
This morning I was made aware of an American article, written by Dr Guy Whatley, which reproduced some of my early research on Herbert Howells and the organ, without proper citations. I am therefore making the original article available free … Continue reading
More Bach in Lockdown
During lockdown I’ve been recording several pieces of Bach to relieve the boredom and solitude! They’re all done in one take, in-between classes, and unedited. Here are a few…
Bach for Christmastide
#LockdownRecordings Chorale text… We Christian people have joy nowbecause for our consolation Christ has been born as a man,he has redeemed us.The person who takes comfort in thisand believes firmly will not be lost. Registration: Spitzflöthe 4′ and Sufflet 1′, … Continue reading
Olivier Messiaen – The Celestial Banquet – 1928
The score quotes John 6:56 – “He that eateth my flesh and drinketh my blood dwelleth in me and I in him” Possibly the most calm piece of organ music ever written, perfect for lockdown. Hereford Cathedral, #Hauptwerk VI #LockdownRecordings … Continue reading
Sweelinck – Echo Fantasia. Grote Kerk, Nijkerk.
I’m taking a break after 7 hours of teaching on zoom yesterday(!) to record some Sweelinck using the sounds of the stunning organ in the Grote Kerk Nijkerk.The 400th anniversary of his death falls in 2021. Enjoy…
Some Bach for the New Year
jonathanclinch · J. S. Bach BWV 614 Das alte Jahr vergangen ist
Malcolm Arnold Petition Success!
I am delighted to post this response to the Arnold petition. The original story is covered by the BBC here.
Worcester Three Choirs 2020: Zoom Interview with Guy Johnston
The cellist Guy Johnston (Associate Professor of Cello, Eastman School of Music, Rochester) and Jonathan Clinch discuss Herbert Howells’ Cello Concerto, completed by Dr Clinch in 2014 and recorded by Guy Johnston on the label of King’s College, Cambridge. Full … Continue reading
Dr Jonathan Clinch 