Chichester Cathedral honours Leonard Bernstein in anniversary year

Chichester Cathedral honours Leonard Bernstein in anniversary year

Chichester Cathedral has unveiled a new plaque within the Cathedral Quarter dedicated to one of the most celebrated composers of the 20th century, Leonard Bernstein.

Carving Cathedral history: Robert Jolly discusses creating the Bernstein Plaque

Carving Cathedral history: Robert Jolly discusses creating the Bernstein Plaque brightword Mon, 05/19/2025 - 14:09 On Saturday 17th May a new plaque was unveiled commemorating the Cathedral’s special connection to the celebrated composer Leonard Bernstein. The plaque, created by esteemed stone carver Robert Jolly, honours 60 years since Bernstein composed Chichester Psalms, which was commissioned by Walter Hussey, the former Dean of Chichester, …