Simon Preston

Performer

1938–2022. British organist in the Early Music Revival tradition.

Distinguished British organist, long associated with Westminster Abbey and Christ Church Oxford. Known for Baroque and ceremonial repertoire, particularly Bach and Handel. Also recorded early English organ music.

  • Advent Live - Vol. 3 / Nethsingha, Herbert, Choir of St. John's Cambridge
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    Advent Live - Vol. 3 / Nethsingha, Herbert, Choir of St. John's Cambridge

    Signum Classics Jan 2024
    1 disc
    CD
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  • The King of Instruments: A Voice Reborn / Cleobury
    KING'S COLLEGE

    The King of Instruments: A Voice Reborn / Cleobury

    SACD · 1 disc

    $18.99
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    BACH, J.S. / FRANCK / MENDELSSOHN / CLEOBURY
    Released
    Jun 16, 2017
    The Harrison & Harrison organ in King’s College Chapel is, like the College Choir, famous the world over. The organ case with gilded pipework, which surmounts the 16th century screen, is a striking feature of nearly every depiction of the interior of the Chapel, while the instantly recognisable sounds of the instrument have become inextricably associated with those of the Choir. In January 2016, the instrument – including its 4,300 pipes – was removed from King’s College Chapel for the most significant restoration since the 1960s. Just nine months later, the project was completed, with the famous organ secured for future generations. Recorded just a few months after the restored organ was heard in public once more, this album celebrates a voice reborn, with a varied programme of music that shows off this magnificent instrument at its very best. Unusually for such a busy conductor, Stephen Cleobury has remained active as an organist. A former president of the Royal College of Organists, he gives regular performances in the weekly recitals at the King’s Chapel, while his recordings have been championed for their virtusoity and musical insight.
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  • The King of Instruments: A Voice Reborn / Cleobury

    The King of Instruments: A Voice Reborn / Cleobury

    KING'S COLLEGE Jun 2017
    1 disc
    SACD
    $18.99