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Conductor  

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Choral

 

 

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James Lancelot is a renowned classical music artist who has made significant contributions to the world of music. Born on 9th May 1957 in Birmingham, England, Lancelot showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of six. He later developed an interest in the organ and began taking lessons at the age of ten. Lancelot's talent for music was evident from an early age, and he quickly became a skilled organist. He attended King Edward's School in Birmingham, where he was a chorister and organ scholar. He later went on to study music at St John's College, Cambridge, where he was also an organ scholar. After completing his studies, Lancelot began his career as a professional musician. He held several positions as an organist, including at St Paul's Cathedral in London and Durham Cathedral. He also served as the Master of the Choristers and Organist at Durham Cathedral from 1985 to 2017. Throughout his career, Lancelot has performed at numerous prestigious venues around the world. He has given recitals at the Royal Festival Hall in London, the Sydney Opera House, and the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris, among others. He has also performed with several orchestras, including the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the BBC Symphony Orchestra. Lancelot's performances have been widely acclaimed, and he has received numerous awards and accolades for his work. In 1984, he won the Royal College of Organists' Performer of the Year competition, and in 1997, he was awarded the Medal of the Royal College of Organists. He was also awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Music by the University of Durham in 2017. One of Lancelot's most notable achievements was his involvement in the restoration of the organ at Durham Cathedral. The organ, which was built in 1876, had fallen into disrepair and was in need of significant restoration work. Lancelot was instrumental in raising the funds needed for the restoration, and he oversaw the project from start to finish. The restored organ was unveiled in 1996 and is now considered one of the finest in the world. In addition to his work as a performer and organist, Lancelot is also a respected composer and arranger. He has written several pieces for the organ, including "Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis" and "Toccata on 'Veni Emmanuel'". He has also arranged several pieces for the organ, including Bach's "Goldberg Variations" and Handel's "Messiah". Lancelot's contributions to the world of music have been significant, and his talent and dedication have earned him a place among the most respected classical music artists of his generation. His performances continue to inspire and delight audiences around the world, and his legacy as a musician and composer will undoubtedly endure for many years to come.

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