Organist retires after 46 years at Liverpool Cathedral

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 7 Oct, 07:13 · Archive

Professor Ian Tracey is retiring after 46 years as organist at Liverpool Cathedral.

Professor Ian Tracey is stepping down as organist at Liverpool Cathedral after nearly five decades in the role. He began at the cathedral in 1980, aged just 25, and will conclude his tenure with a centenary recital.

Tracey said of his long career: 'I wouldn't have swapped it for the world.' His departure marks the end of a significant chapter in the cathedral's musical history.

How it is being reported

• Organist to retire after 46 years with centenary recitalProf Ian Tracey started out as Liverpool Catherdral's organist in 1980.BBC Merseyside · 7 Oct, 06:39
• 'I wouldn't have swapped it for the world': Man who's been playing Liverpool Cathedral's organ for 46 years bows outProfessor Ian Tracey has spent decades as Liverpool Cathedral’s organist, having taken over the role aged just 25 in 1980Liverpool Echo · 6 Oct, 19:00

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