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England’s Historic Cathedrals Turn to Pop Concerts and Silent Discos

" 'Candlelight concerts' are taking place every week this fall in many of Britain's ancient, historic and once-Catholic cathedrals, but these are not lofty performances of sacred or even classical music.

England’s Historic Cathedrals Turn to Pop Concerts and Silent Discos

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" 'Candlelight concerts' are taking place every week this fall in many of Britain's ancient, historic and once-Catholic cathedrals, but these are not lofty performances of sacred or even classical music.

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" 'Candlelight concerts' are taking place every week this fall in many of Britain's ancient, historic and once-Catholic cathedrals, but these are not lofty performances of sacred or even classical music. What happens when you forget why you're there? In Worcester Cathedral, founded in 680, rebuilt by St.

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What happens when you forget why you're there? In Worcester Cathedral, founded in 680, rebuilt by St.

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