Simon Preston is a renowned English organist and conductor, celebrated for his contributions to the world of classical music. Born on August 4, 1938, in Bournemouth, England, he was a chorister at King's College, Cambridge, and later studied at the Royal Academy of Music in London. Preston's career has been marked by prestigious appointments; he served as the sub-organist at Westminster Abbey and later as Organist an
... MoreSimon Preston is a renowned English organist and conductor, celebrated for his contributions to the world of classical music. Born on August 4, 1938, in Bournemouth, England, he was a chorister at King's College, Cambridge, and later studied at the Royal Academy of Music in London. Preston's career has been marked by prestigious appointments; he served as the sub-organist at Westminster Abbey and later as Organist and Master of the Choristers there. He also held the position of Organist and Master of Music at Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford.
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