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Sir David Willcocks
36,339 listeners
Sir David Valentine Willcocks CBE MC (born 30 December 1919) is a British choral conductor, organist, and composer. His son, Jonathan Willc… read moreSir David Valentine Willcocks CBE MC (born 30 December 1919) is a British choral conductor, organist, and composer. His son, Jonathan Willcocks, is also a composer. Born in Newquay in Cornwall, he began his musical training as a choriste… read moreSir David Valentine Willcocks CBE MC (born 30 December 1919) is a British choral conductor, organist, and composer. His son, Jonathan Willcocks, is also a composer. Born in Newquay in Cornwall, he began his musical training as a chorister at Westminster Abbey from 1929 to 1934. From 1934 to 1938,… read more
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Thomas Trotter
2,291 listeners
Thomas Andrew Trotter (born 4 April 1957) is an English concert organist. He is Birmingham City Organist, organist of St Margaret's, W… read moreThomas Andrew Trotter (born 4 April 1957) is an English concert organist. He is Birmingham City Organist, organist of St Margaret's, Westminster, visiting Fellow in Organ Studies in the Royal Northern College of Music and president … read moreThomas Andrew Trotter (born 4 April 1957) is an English concert organist. He is Birmingham City Organist, organist of St Margaret's, Westminster, visiting Fellow in Organ Studies in the Royal Northern College of Music and president of St Albans International Organ Festival. Biography: Born i… read more
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Maurice Duruflé
43,464 listeners
Maurice Duruflé (11 January, 1902 in Louviers – 16 June, 1986 in Paris) was a French composer, organist and pedagogue. In 1912, Duruflé bec… read moreMaurice Duruflé (11 January, 1902 in Louviers – 16 June, 1986 in Paris) was a French composer, organist and pedagogue. In 1912, Duruflé became chorister at the Rouen Cathedral Choir School, where he studied piano and organ with Jules Hae… read moreMaurice Duruflé (11 January, 1902 in Louviers – 16 June, 1986 in Paris) was a French composer, organist and pedagogue. In 1912, Duruflé became chorister at the Rouen Cathedral Choir School, where he studied piano and organ with Jules Haelling. At age 17, he moved to Paris. He took private organ l… read more
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Robert Quinney
2,046 listeners
Robert Quinney is Sub-Organist of Westminster Abbey. In addition to his daily work at the Abbey, he maintains a busy freelance schedule as … read moreRobert Quinney is Sub-Organist of Westminster Abbey. In addition to his daily work at the Abbey, he maintains a busy freelance schedule as a soloist and ensemble player. Since October 2009 he has been Director of Oundle for Organists, wh… read moreRobert Quinney is Sub-Organist of Westminster Abbey. In addition to his daily work at the Abbey, he maintains a busy freelance schedule as a soloist and ensemble player. Since October 2009 he has been Director of Oundle for Organists, whose residential courses offer inspiring tuition for organist… read more
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David Briggs
2,699 listeners
Having been educated at Solihull School he was organ scholar at King's College, Cambridge from 1981-84. At just 17 he was awarded his … read moreHaving been educated at Solihull School he was organ scholar at King's College, Cambridge from 1981-84. At just 17 he was awarded his Fellowship of the Royal College of Organists (FRCO) a prestigious award for professional organists… read moreHaving been educated at Solihull School he was organ scholar at King's College, Cambridge from 1981-84. At just 17 he was awarded his Fellowship of the Royal College of Organists (FRCO) a prestigious award for professional organists. Briggs was also Principal Viola of the National Youth Orch… read more
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Andrew Parrott
11,566 listeners
Andrew Parrott (b. 10 March 1947) is a British conductor, perhaps best known for his pioneering historically informed performances of pre-c… read moreAndrew Parrott (b. 10 March 1947) is a British conductor, perhaps best known for his pioneering historically informed performances of pre-classical music. He conducts a wide range of repertoire, including contemporary music. He conducted… read moreAndrew Parrott (b. 10 March 1947) is a British conductor, perhaps best known for his pioneering historically informed performances of pre-classical music. He conducts a wide range of repertoire, including contemporary music. He conducted the premiere of Judith Weir's A Night at the Chinese O… read more
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Henry John Gauntlett
27,480 listeners
An exceptionally gifted organist, Gauntlett was well known in 19th Century English music circles. He was also, in turn, lawyer, … read moreAn exceptionally gifted organist, Gauntlett was well known in 19th Century English music circles. He was also, in turn, lawyer, author, organ designer, and organ recitalist. His father, Henry Gauntlett, was Curate … read moreAn exceptionally gifted organist, Gauntlett was well known in 19th Century English music circles. He was also, in turn, lawyer, author, organ designer, and organ recitalist. His father, Henry Gauntlett, was Curate at Wellington Parish Church, Salop, England, where Hen… read more
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Hans Fagius
11,910 listeners
Hans Fagius studied the organ under Bengt Berg and at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm under Alf Linder. After graduating in 1974 he… read moreHans Fagius studied the organ under Bengt Berg and at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm under Alf Linder. After graduating in 1974 he continued his studies in Paris with Maurice Duruflé, and while still a student he won the interna… read moreHans Fagius studied the organ under Bengt Berg and at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm under Alf Linder. After graduating in 1974 he continued his studies in Paris with Maurice Duruflé, and while still a student he won the international organ competitions in Leipzig and Stockholm. Starting… read more
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Christopher Bowers-Broadbent
2,565 listeners
He was a chorister in the Choir of King's College, Cambridge, and went on to study organ and composition at the Royal Academy of Music… read moreHe was a chorister in the Choir of King's College, Cambridge, and went on to study organ and composition at the Royal Academy of Music, where he was taught by Arnold Richardson and Richard Rodney Bennett. His made his debut at the C… read moreHe was a chorister in the Choir of King's College, Cambridge, and went on to study organ and composition at the Royal Academy of Music, where he was taught by Arnold Richardson and Richard Rodney Bennett. His made his debut at the Camden Festival in 1966; his first major recitals were at the… read more
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Ian Tracey
2,590 listeners
Ian Graham Tracey DL (born 27 May 1955) is an English concert organist who has served as organist titulaire of Liverpool Cathedral since 20… read moreIan Graham Tracey DL (born 27 May 1955) is an English concert organist who has served as organist titulaire of Liverpool Cathedral since 2008. Studies and career: Tracey, who was born in Liverpool in 1955, initially studied the organ und… read moreIan Graham Tracey DL (born 27 May 1955) is an English concert organist who has served as organist titulaire of Liverpool Cathedral since 2008. Studies and career: Tracey, who was born in Liverpool in 1955, initially studied the organ under the then Organist of Liverpool Cathedral, Noel Rawsthorne… read more