Catherine Ennis
Catherine Ennis MA, HonRCO | |
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| Born | 20 January 1955 |
| Died | 24 December 2020 |
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| Instruments | Organ (music) |
Catherine Ennis (January 20, 1955 - December 24, 2020) was a British organist and music director. She was a president of the Royal College of Organists, the director of music at the church of St Lawrence Jewry, and the founder of the London Organ Concerts Guide.[1]
Career
Catherine Ennis was the director of music at the church of St Lawrence Jewry in the City of London, serving for 35 years.[2][3]
In 1994, Catherine Ennis established the London Organ Concerts Guide.[4] She supported the Society of Women Organists.[1][5] She directed the John Hill Organ Series.[1][5] She was a trustee of the Nicholas Danby Trust.[1][5]
Organ creation
Catherine Ennis spearheaded the construction of organs in four London buildings.[1][5] These include
- St Marylebone Parish Church, built by Rieger Orgelbau.[1][6]
- St Lawrence Jewry|St. Lawrence Jewry, built by Klais Orgelbau.[1][6]
- Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, built by William Drake (organ builder).[1][6]
- Westminster Abbey Lady chapel, built by Mander Organs.[1][6]
Royal College of Organists
Catherine Ennis was President (corporate title) of the Royal College of Organists,[2][4] serving from 1st July 2013 until 30th June 2015.[4] She served as one of the Vice president|vice presidents and Trustee|trustees afterwards.[7]
In 2018, Ennis was awarded the RCO Medal.[1][5][8]
Personal life
Catherine Ennis was born on 20 January 1955, the daughter of Seamus Ennis, and Margaret Glynn, who married in 1952. She was brought up Catholic Church.[9]
Catherine Ennis studied at St Hugh's College, Oxford, where she was organ scholar.[4][8] Afterwards, she served as Assistant Organist at Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford.[4]
Catherine Ennis died from cancer on 24th December 2020 after a long period of illness.[3][9]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 Hamilton, Maggie (26 December 2020). "Organ world mourns death of Catherine Ennis". Rhinegold. Retrieved 2020-12-26.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 "St Lawrence | People". www.stlawrencejewry.org.uk. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 Lebrecht, Norman (26 December 2020). "ORGAN WORLD MOURNS A FIERY LEADER". slippedisc.com. Retrieved 2020-12-26.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 "RCO News: Catherine Ennis begins term as President of Royal College of Organists". www.rco.org.uk. Retrieved 2020-12-26.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 "Our Members". Society of Women Organists. Society of Women Organists. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Oron, Aryeh (September 2009). "Catherine Ennis (Organ) - Short Biography". www.bach-cantatas.com. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "About RCO | Our People". www.rco.org.uk. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ 8.0 8.1 http://wearejourney.co.uk, Journey- (2018-03-29). "Congratulations to Catherine Ennis on receiving the RCO Medal". St Hugh's College, Oxford. Retrieved 2020-12-26.
{{cite web}}: External link in|last= - ↑ 9.0 9.1 Obituaries, Telegraph (2021-01-08). "Catherine Ennis, dynamic organist and director of music at St Lawrence Jewry church – obituary". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2021-03-13.
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