Mark Blatchly

Mark Laurence James Blatchly (Shepton Mallet) is an English organist and composer.[1] His best known work is a setting of For the Fallen (They shall grow not old)[2] which has been recorded by several cathedral choirs for war remembrance services.

As organist, he has been recorded both in a solo role[3] and as part of larger ensembles.[4]

Mark taught music and was organist at Charterhouse in Surrey until he retired in 2018.

References
  1. Watkins Shaw The Succession of Organists of the Chapel Royal and the Cathedrals - 1991 Mark (Laurence James) Blatchly, BA (Oxford), formerly assistant organist of Gloucester Cathedral, .
  2. "For the Fallen" by Mark Blatchly, recorded by St Paul's Cathedral Choir, John Scott (conductor), Huw Williams (organ), John McDomnic (trumpet) www.hyperion-records.co.uk, accessed 17 December 2019
  3. Organ Music For Fun...again / Mark Blatchly www.arkivmusic.com, accessed 17 December 2019
  4. Britten: Choral Works & Operas for Children www.prestomusic.com, accessed 17 December 2019


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