The Stanford Society - The Music of Charles Villiers Stanford

The Stanford Society

An international society which is being formed to honor the life and music of Sir Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924).

We encourage and support the increased performance and recording of his music both in the UK and internationally.

Be sure to stay tuned for more information on our next big event:

^{STANFORD FESTIVAL WEEKEND 2011

OCTOBER 15th to 16th

Click Here for Program

Jointly hosted by The Stanford Society and The
Herbert Howells Society this event will
include music by both composers.
The Weekend will include services in King’s College, Trinity College and
St. John’s College. There will be talks by Paul Spicer on Herbert
Howells, and Professor Jeremy Dibble on Stanford. In addition there will
be concerts in the Chapels of both King’s and Queens’ College, and a
reception for members of both societies at Queens’ College.}

^{As for
Sir Charles Villiers Stanford,
he
was born in Dublin in 1852 and
received his early musical training at St Patrick’s Cathedral,
Christ Church Cathedral and St Stephen’s Church (The Pepper
Canister).

He moved to Cambridge
in 1870 and went on to build a stellar musical career. He was
appointed Professor of Composition at the Royal College of Music
in 1883 and Professor of Music at
Cambridge University in 1888.

Stanford was knighted in 1902 and his ashes are interred in
Westminster Abbey.

Stanford was a prolific composer, completing seven symphonies,
eight string quartets, nine operas, more than 300 songs, 30
large scale choral works and a large body of chamber music.
He also composed a substantial number of works for the organ and
anthems and settings for matins and evensong which are still
widely used in church music.}

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For information about membership of The Stanford Society please contact Chris Cope , Membership Secretary: chris.cope@copessolicitors.co.uk

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		^{STANFORD FESTIVAL WEEKEND 2011 OCTOBER 15th to 16th Click Here for Program Jointly hosted by The Stanford Society and The Herbert Howells Society this event will include music by both composers. The Weekend will include services in King’s College, Trinity College and St. John’s College. There will be talks by Paul Spicer on Herbert Howells, and Professor Jeremy Dibble on Stanford. In addition there will be concerts in the Chapels of both King’s and Queens’ College, and a reception for members of both societies at Queens’ College.}
		^{As for Sir Charles Villiers Stanford, he was born in Dublin in 1852 and received his early musical training at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Christ Church Cathedral and St Stephen’s Church (The Pepper Canister). He moved to Cambridge in 1870 and went on to build a stellar musical career. He was appointed Professor of Composition at the Royal College of Music in 1883 and Professor of Music at Cambridge University in 1888. Stanford was knighted in 1902 and his ashes are interred in Westminster Abbey. Stanford was a prolific composer, completing seven symphonies, eight string quartets, nine operas, more than 300 songs, 30 large scale choral works and a large body of chamber music. He also composed a substantial number of works for the organ and anthems and settings for matins and evensong which are still widely used in church music.}