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Conductor  

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October 1, 1958 in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England

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Adrian Partington is a renowned classical music artist who has made significant contributions to the world of music as a conductor, organist, and choir director. He was born on 14th May 1958 in Gloucester, England, and grew up in a family of musicians. His father, Roy Partington, was a well-known organist and choir director, and his mother, Margaret Partington, was a music teacher. Adrian Partington showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of six. He later learned to play the organ and became a chorister at Gloucester Cathedral. He attended King's School, Gloucester, where he was a member of the school choir and played the organ at the school chapel. He went on to study music at the Royal College of Music in London, where he was awarded the Walford Davies Prize for organ playing. After completing his studies, Adrian Partington began his career as a freelance organist and conductor. He worked with several choirs and orchestras, including the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and the BBC Symphony Orchestra. He also worked as a music teacher at various schools and colleges, including the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. In 1984, Adrian Partington was appointed as the Director of Music at St. Alban's Church in Holborn, London. He held this position for six years and was responsible for directing the church choir and organizing concerts and recitals. In 1990, he was appointed as the Director of Music at Gloucester Cathedral, a position he held for 18 years. During his tenure at Gloucester Cathedral, Adrian Partington made significant contributions to the music program. He directed the cathedral choir, which performed at several major events, including the wedding of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles in 2005. He also organized several concerts and recitals, including the annual Three Choirs Festival, which is one of the oldest music festivals in the world. In addition to his work at Gloucester Cathedral, Adrian Partington also worked as a conductor and organist with several other choirs and orchestras. He was the conductor of the Bristol Choral Society from 1999 to 2013 and the conductor of the BBC National Chorus of Wales from 2008 to 2015. He also worked as a guest conductor with several other orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. Adrian Partington has received several awards and honors for his contributions to the world of music. In 2008, he was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his services to music. He was also awarded the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Music by the University of Gloucestershire in 2010. In addition to his work as a conductor and organist, Adrian Partington is also a composer. He has written several pieces of music, including choral works, organ music, and orchestral music. His compositions have been performed by several choirs and orchestras, including the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Adrian Partington continues to be an active musician and conductor. He is currently the Director of Music at Gloucester Cathedral and the conductor of the Gloucester Choral Society. He also works as a guest conductor and organist with several other choirs and orchestras.

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