S_L Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 October 2nd 2017 is Dr. Francis Jackson's 100th birthday. His contribution to the organ as a performer and composer is enormous. I have many fond memories of performances during his tenure at York and I send him my very good wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Robinson Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 At the risk of posting a couple of hours in advance, happy birthday Dr Jackson! I am so pleased to hear that you've made your century, and I'm sure that's something felt by many many other people who admire you and your achievements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Drinkell Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 There were pictures of Francis on Facebook yesterday attending a special Evensong of his music at York, entering through a guard of honour of ex-choristers and looking a good deal less than 100. So many people, myself included, have been the recipients of his kindness and have been inspired by him. I wish him a very happy birthday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S_L Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share Posted October 2, 2017 7 hours ago, John Robinson said: At the risk of posting a couple of hours in advance, happy birthday Dr Jackson! I am so pleased to hear that you've made your century, and I'm sure that's something felt by many many other people who admire you and your achievements. Yes - apologies for that - but I'm an hour in front of you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dafydd y Garreg Wen Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Hear! Hear! Multos annos!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choir Man Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vox Humana Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Indeed. I hope he is having a wonderful birthday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveHarries Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 At Bristol Cathedral on Sunday 1st October the music of FJ very much dominated the service and understandably so: Before the service: Adagio, Sonata No.1 in G, op. 35 Gospel fanfare: Fanfare, op.18 Communion Setting: Communion Service in G During Communion: Prelude on 'East Acklam', op. 60 No.4 Communion Music: 'For The Fruits Of His Creation' (Tune: East Acklam) Voluntary: Allegro deciso, Sonata No.1 in G, op.35 For Choral Evensong that afternoon the voluntary at the end was Moderato (Sonata no.1 in G minor) I was unfamiliar with most, if not all, of that music and I thoroughly enjoyed hearing it. On 10/2/2017 at 01:18, David Drinkell said: There were pictures of Francis on Facebook yesterday attending a special Evensong of his music at York, entering through a guard of honour of ex-choristers and looking a good deal less than 100. So many people, myself included, have been the recipients of his kindness and have been inspired by him. I wish him a very happy birthday. A guard of honour well deserved! Just gone on York Minster's FB page but couldn't find anything. Do you have a link? Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Drinkell Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 I'm not on Facebook - I would waste too much time on it if I were - but my wife is and there's a group called the Francis Jackson Appreciation Society and the pictures appeared there. There are some more today, including a picture of a four manual birthday cake and Francis (looking a good deal less than 100) surrounded by his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolsey Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 The American organ series Pipedreams has devoted this week's episode to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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