Philip Duffy
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Philip Edmund Duffy was the Master of the Music at the Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral
from 1966 to 1996, and now lectures at Liverpool Hope University
.
before receiving his Postgraduate Certificate in Education
from the University of London
. In 1966, he was appointed as the Master of the Music at the Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, replacing Christopher Symons, who had been the first to direct music at the Cathedral. Philip Duffy's elder brother, Terence Duffy, was appointed alongside him as the Cathedral Organist.
Following this appointment he taught music at Runnymede, the preparatory school for St. Edward's College
, Liverpool.
The newly built Cathedral was consecrated in 1967 (prior to this, the Crypt had been used for services), and Duffy was instrumental in the successful establishment of a musical tradition in the new building. Under his direction, the Cathedral Choir developed a strong reputation, making several recordings and tours, and broadcasting regularly on BBC
Television and Radio. Of particular note was the celebration of Mass by Pope John Paul II
in the Cathedral in 1982 which was broadcast to a worldwide audience.
In 1996 he retired as Master of the Music, after 30 years of service.
He began lecturing part time at Liverpool Hope University
in 1999, and has been a full time lecturer there since 2000. Following 4 years as course leader for the BA
Creative & Performing Arts, Music, Music Technology, Popular Music Studies, he was appointed to his current role as Director of Performance for the university. http://www.hope.ac.uk/component/option,com_comprofiler/task,userProfile/user,178/Itemid,107/
Duffy was appointed Knight of the Order of St. Gregory the Great
by Pope John Paul II
for services to Church Music in 1981.
He is a former broadcaster and considered opinion on Classical Music for Liverpool's Radio City
. In the 1970s and '80s he presented 'Concert Hall', a two-hour, Sunday evening programme of classical music.
Philip Duffy is a regular singer with various ensembles, including the Schola Gregoriana of Cambridge under the direction of Mary Berry.
Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral
The Metropolitan Cathedral Church of Christ the King is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Liverpool, Merseyside, England. The cathedral is the seat of the Archbishop of Liverpool and the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Liverpool. The Metropolitan Cathedral is one of two cathedrals in the city...
from 1966 to 1996, and now lectures at Liverpool Hope University
Liverpool Hope University
Liverpool Hope University is a university in Liverpool, England. Two of its three founding colleges were established in 1844 and 1856, the third opening in the 1960s. It is the only ecumenical university in Europe. Based on two campuses, the main campus is located in Childwall and the second...
.
Career
Duffy graduated from the Royal Northern College of MusicRoyal Northern College of Music
The Royal Northern College of Music is a music school in Manchester, England. It is located on Oxford Road in Chorlton on Medlock, at the western edge of the campus of the University of Manchester and is one of four conservatories associated with the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music...
before receiving his Postgraduate Certificate in Education
Postgraduate Certificate in Education
The Postgraduate Certificate in Education is a one-year course in England, Wales and Northern Ireland for undergraduate degree holders that allows them to train to be a teacher....
from the University of London
University of London
-20th century:Shortly after 6 Burlington Gardens was vacated, the University went through a period of rapid expansion. Bedford College, Royal Holloway and the London School of Economics all joined in 1900, Regent's Park College, which had affiliated in 1841 became an official divinity school of the...
. In 1966, he was appointed as the Master of the Music at the Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, replacing Christopher Symons, who had been the first to direct music at the Cathedral. Philip Duffy's elder brother, Terence Duffy, was appointed alongside him as the Cathedral Organist.
Following this appointment he taught music at Runnymede, the preparatory school for St. Edward's College
St. Edward's College
St. Edward's College is a voluntary aided, Catholic school in the UK located in the West Derby suburb of Liverpool. The institution was formerly a boys grammar school run by the Congregation of Christian Brothers, known widely as The Irish Christian Brothers...
, Liverpool.
The newly built Cathedral was consecrated in 1967 (prior to this, the Crypt had been used for services), and Duffy was instrumental in the successful establishment of a musical tradition in the new building. Under his direction, the Cathedral Choir developed a strong reputation, making several recordings and tours, and broadcasting regularly on BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
Television and Radio. Of particular note was the celebration of Mass by Pope John Paul II
Pope John Paul II
Blessed Pope John Paul II , born Karol Józef Wojtyła , reigned as Pope of the Catholic Church and Sovereign of Vatican City from 16 October 1978 until his death on 2 April 2005, at of age. His was the second-longest documented pontificate, which lasted ; only Pope Pius IX ...
in the Cathedral in 1982 which was broadcast to a worldwide audience.
In 1996 he retired as Master of the Music, after 30 years of service.
He began lecturing part time at Liverpool Hope University
Liverpool Hope University
Liverpool Hope University is a university in Liverpool, England. Two of its three founding colleges were established in 1844 and 1856, the third opening in the 1960s. It is the only ecumenical university in Europe. Based on two campuses, the main campus is located in Childwall and the second...
in 1999, and has been a full time lecturer there since 2000. Following 4 years as course leader for the BA
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
Creative & Performing Arts, Music, Music Technology, Popular Music Studies, he was appointed to his current role as Director of Performance for the university. http://www.hope.ac.uk/component/option,com_comprofiler/task,userProfile/user,178/Itemid,107/
Duffy was appointed Knight of the Order of St. Gregory the Great
Order of St. Gregory the Great
The Pontifical Equestrian Order of St. Gregory the Great , was established on September 1, 1831, by Pope Gregory XVI, seven months after his election.It is one of the five orders of knighthood of the Holy See...
by Pope John Paul II
Pope John Paul II
Blessed Pope John Paul II , born Karol Józef Wojtyła , reigned as Pope of the Catholic Church and Sovereign of Vatican City from 16 October 1978 until his death on 2 April 2005, at of age. His was the second-longest documented pontificate, which lasted ; only Pope Pius IX ...
for services to Church Music in 1981.
Other activities
Duffy is noted as a composer of music for the liturgy, including communion services, gospel acclamations and responses, much of which was originally composed for regular use in the liturgy of the Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral. His compositions often combine rich choral harmonies and include participation of the congregation (and the occasional archbishop). His works are still recorded and broadcast, most recently at the midnight Mass from the Cathedral to the UK audience at Christmas 2006.http://www.heraldav.co.uk/havpcd326-Music_from_Midnight_Mass_at_Liverpool_Metropolitan_CathedralHe is a former broadcaster and considered opinion on Classical Music for Liverpool's Radio City
Radio City 96.7
Radio City 96.7 is a British Independent Local Radio station, based in Liverpool, that serves Merseyside, Cheshire and North Wales...
. In the 1970s and '80s he presented 'Concert Hall', a two-hour, Sunday evening programme of classical music.
Philip Duffy is a regular singer with various ensembles, including the Schola Gregoriana of Cambridge under the direction of Mary Berry.