There will be a celebrity organ recital, to be given by Professor Ian Tracey, at St James' church on Friday 14th September at 7.30 pm. This will be the third time that Professor Tracey has given a recital on the St James' organ - the previous two occasions being resounding successes, being delivered to a packed church.

When Ian was appointed Organist of Liverpool Cathedral in 1980, he was the youngest cathedral organist in Britain. After 27 years of service, the Cathedral's Dean & Chapter created the post of 'Organist Titulaire', which allows him freedom to devote more time to playing, lecturing, recording, and writing. Ian has played at most of the major venues in this country and at an increasing number in Europe. He is very much in demand in the USA - where he has made 23 extensive tours, playing in all of the major cities. During 1999 and 2003, he undertook tours of Southern Australia which saw him playing recitals, examining, and teaching. Recent seasons have included concerts in New York, Seattle, San Francisco, Bermuda, Paris, Holland, Germany, Jersey and Spain.

We are very honoured to have Ian performing for us again. Tickets cost £12 for adults and £6 for those aged 16 to 18. Under 16s can attend free of charge.

Tickets are available from Jules Codling on 0151 639 5468 or 07990 535312, or from any other member of the InSpire Committee (Lesley McClellan, Angela Adams, Rev Heather Atkinson, Mary Wright, Janet Budworth, Wendy Wilberforce and Carole Hille).