Noel Rawsthorne

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Noel Rawsthorne (b. 1929) was Organist of Liverpool Cathedral from 1955 to 1980. While there, he composed many original choral works, such as the Festive Eucharist (1978) which is still sung regularly by churches across the Anglican Diocese of Liverpool.

He mentored (now Professor) Ian Tracey, who succeeded him as Musical Director of the Cathedral in 1980.

Rawsthorne's compositions and arrangements are found in many contemporary collections of organ music. His Hornpipe Humoresque is an amusing medley of standards from the classical organ repertoire, styled after the Sailor's Hornpipe.