John Keys (organist)

John Keys (organist)

The well-known British organist John Keys, born on 3 December 1956, was brought up and educated in Chester. On completion of his schooling, he was assistant organist at Chester Cathedral for 3 years, before becoming an organ scholar at New College, Oxford. There he was taught by Gillian Weir and Nicholas Danby. After graduating, he studied for 3 years at Geneva Conservatoire with Lionel Rogg, and won the 1er Prix de Virtuosité and the Prix Barblan. He was also Organist of Eglise St Jean and then Holy Trinity Church.

Having been appointed Director of Music at St. Mary's Church, Nottingham, in 1984, in the same year John won First Prize at the 4th Manchester International Organ Competition. He is also Nottingham University organist.

He gives many solo organ recitals each year in Britain and abroad, and also works as an accompanist and continuo player, as well as teaching the organ.

He has recorded one of the world’s largest collection of organ hymn accompaniments.

External links:http://www.JohnKeys.co.uk


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