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Biography

Having been educated at Solihull School he was organ scholar at King's College, Cambridge from 1981-84. At just 17 he was awarded his Fellowship of the Royal College of Organists (FRCO) a prestigious award for professional organists. Briggs was also Principal Viola of the National Youth Orchestra. Solihull School is an independent, fee-paying day school in Solihull, West Midlands, England. ... An organ scholar is a young man or woman who is employed as a part-time assistant organist in a cathedral or collegiate church. ... Full name The Kings College of Our Lady and St Nicholas in Cambridge Motto Veritas Et Utilitas Truth and usefulness Named after Henry VI Previous names - Established 1441 Sister College(s) New College Provost Prof. ... The Royal College of Organists or RCO, based in Birmingham, England, is the United Kingdoms national body charged with promoting organ and choral music and overseeing musical education and training for organists and choral directors. ... The National Youth Orchestra (full name National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain; abbreviation NYO) is an orchestra drawn from the best British teenage instrumentalists. ...

Whilst at King's, he toured Australia, New Zealand, Belgium, The Netherlands and Germany with the college choir. In 1983 he received the Countess of Munster Award to study Interpretation and Improvisation with Jean Langlais in Paris, with whom he furthered in his interest in the art of improvisation by his transcriptions of the recordings of the late Pierre Cochereau. It was the transcriptions and subsequent performances of these phenomenal improvisations by hand, a task that took him eleven years from cassette recordings of Cochereau, that earned Briggs his initial acclaim. He was also the first British organist to win the Tournimire prize for improvisation at the world renowned St. Albans International Improvisation Competition. Motto: Je Maintiendrai (Dutch: Ik zal handhaven, English: I Shall Uphold) Anthem: Wilhelmus van Nassouwe Capital Amsterdam1 Largest city Amsterdam Official language(s) Dutch2 Government Parliamentary democracy Constitutional monarchy  - Queen Beatrix  - Prime minister Jan Peter Balkenende Independence Eighty Years War   - Declared July 26, 1581   - Recognised January 30, 1648 (by Spain... Jean Langlais (15 February 1907 – May 8, 1991) was a French composer of modern classical music and organist. ... Pierre Cochereau (June 24, 1924–March 5, 1984), was a French organist, improviser, composer, and pedagogue. ... The Compact Cassette logo inspired that of the Compact Disc two decades later. ... Charles Tournemire (Bordeaux, January 22, 1870 – Arcachon, November 3, 1939), was a French composer and organist, most famous for his improvisations. ... St Albans, St. ...

On leaving King's, he took up the post of Assistant Organist at Hereford Cathedral where he also took over the directorship of Hereford Chamber Choir and String Orchestra. The current Hereford Cathedral, located at Hereford in England, United Kingdom, dates from 1079. ...

He was appointed Organist and Master of the Choristors of Truro Cathedral in 1989, before moving to the similar post at Gloucester Cathedral in 1994. While at Gloucester he oversaw the rebuilding of the organ which included the installation of the Divided Pedal. This allows the Pedal Board to be 'split', meaning the pedal stops sound on the lower section, the upper section can be set to reproduce the sound of any of the manuals. Briggs also oversaw the installation of this system on the Father Willis organ of Truro Cathedral in its rebuild in 1991. In May 2002, Briggs retired due to ill health and was replaced by Andrew Nethsingha, who had previously also succeeded him at Truro. Truro Cathedral is a cathedral in the city of Truro in Cornwall in south-west England. ... Gloucester Cathedral from the north east in 1828. ... The organ of Bristol Cathedral, Bristol, England. ... A manual is a keyboard designed to be played with the hands on a pipe organ, harpsichord, clavichord, electronic organ, or synthesizer. ... Henry Willis (born: 27th April 1821, London - died: 11th February 1901, London) was a British orgainst turned organ maker. ... Truro Cathedral is a cathedral in the city of Truro in Cornwall in south-west England. ...

David is still Organist Emeritus at Gloucester Cathedral, and gives regular masterclasses at the Royal Northern College of Music and Cambridge University. He spends most of his time as a very busy international concert artist, composer, and organ advisor. He now lives in New York. Gloucester Cathedral from the north east in 1828. ... Royal Northern College of Music The Royal Northern College of Music or RNCM is a conservatoire in Manchester, England. ... The University of Cambridge is the second-oldest university in the English-speaking world, with one of the most selective sets of entry requirements in the United Kingdom. ... Official language(s) English de facto Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area  Ranked 27th  - Total 54,520 sq mi (141,205 km²)  - Width 285 miles (455 km)  - Length 330 miles (530 km)  - % water 13. ...

Compositions

Choir and Organ

• Truro Eucharist (1990), SATB and organ
• The Music Mountain (1991), SATB, Soprano and Tenor soloists and 2 organs.
• The Noble Stem of Jesse (1996), SSAATTBB, for Gloucester Cathedral choir
• When Waters Kiss One Bank (1996), SSAATTBB, for Gloucester Catherdral choir, words by John Donne
• Holy is the True Light (1997), ATB and organ, Commissioned by RSCM America
• Jubilate Deo (1998), SATB Soprano solo and organ
• O Thou Who Art Unchangeable (1999), SATB, tow Soprano soloists and organ. Commissioned by Virginia Wesleyian University, USA
• Matin Responsary (1999), SSAATTBB for the Gloucester Cathedral Choir
• Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis (2000), SATB, Tenor solo and organ, Commissioned by the Hereford Three Choirs Festival 2000
• Messe pour Notre-Dame (2002), SATB and 2 Organs (although works well with one...), commissioned by the Choir of Keynsham Parish Church, Bristol.
• The Rising (2003), SATB and Organ (based on an Old Celtic Prayer), commissioned by the Choir of Church Street United Methodist Church, Knoxville, Tennessee
• Hosanna to the Son of David (2003), SATB and Organ commissioned by the Choir of Kirk-in-the-Hills, Bloomfield Hills, Miami
• When in our music God is glorified (2003), trebles and Organ (with optional Trumpet), commissioned by the Bristol Cathedral Girls Choir for their 10th anniversary
• Ave Verum Corpus (2004), SATB, commissioned by the choir of St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh
• Christ's Peace, Commissioned by the Rosengren family in celebration of 35 years of marriage
• Music, SATB A setting of the poem by Walter de la Mare. Commissioned by the Britten Singers, Hereford
• Ave Maria, TTBB and organ, commissioned by the Lay Clerks of Blackburn Cathedral
• Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis 'The Truro Service' (2004), commissioned in thanksgiving for the life of John Taylour
• Caedmon's Hymn, SSAATTBB for Carlisle Cathedral Festival

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Choir and Orchestra

• Te Deum Laudamus (1997), SATB chorus, Soprano and Tenor soloists, Full Orchestra. Three Choirs Festival Commission

• Creation (2000) SATB chorus, Soprano solo, Full Orchestra

• Te Deum Laudamus (2003), TB Choir, 2 organs, flute, oboe, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, harp and strings. Commissioned for the 150th Anniversary of St Benedict's Abbey, Subiaco, Arkansas

• Atlanta Requiem (2003), SATB, Soprano, Tenor and Bass soloists, Flute, Oboe, Trumpet, Harp, Glockenspiel, Timpani

• St John Passion (2005), SATB, Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass Soloists, Evangelist (tenor), Jesus (bass), organ and orchestra. Commissioned by Kirk-in-the-Hills, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.

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Organ

• Marche Episopale (1999), commissioned by the Incorporated Association of Organists

• Transcription of the Improvised Fugue/Toccata on 'I Vow To Thee My Country' (2000)- improvisation by Briggs at the re-opening recital of Gloucester Cathedral organ. Commissioned by by Mark Batten, Organist of the Birmingham Oratory.

• Variations on 'Veni Creator', (for Organ Duet), commissioned by Elizabeth and Raymond Chenault

• THEME AND VARIATIONS, for the Worshipful Company of Actuaries. Commissioned by Catherine Ennis, Organist at St Lawrence-Jewry, London)

• Organ Symphony on Themes from the 'Missa pro defunctiis' for Stephen Farr, Organist of Guildford Cathedral, premiered by him at St David's Cathedral on 3 June 2004

• Organ Concerto for Blackburn Cathedral. Organ, strings, harp, timpani, side drum, and glockenspiel.

• Elegy, commissioned in celebration of the 80th Birthday of Patrick Bell, Esq, Cookham Dean.

• 3 Improvisations a re-construction of improvisations by American cinema organist Buddy Cole.

• Variations on Greensleeves (2005)
• Trio Sonata (2005)
• Variations on 'Laudi Spirituali' (2004)
• Fantasie (2004)

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Organ Transcriptions

• Symphony No. 5 - Gustav Mahler

• Sigurd Jorsalfar - Edvard Grieg

• Symphony No. 3: Final - Camille Saint-Saëns

• Tone Poem "Death and Transfiguration" - Richard Strauss

• Pierre Cochereau Transcriptions:
  • Suite de Danses Improvisees
  • Triptique Symphonique
  • Cantem toto la Gloria
  • Variations sur 'Venez Divin Messie'
  • Improvisations sur 'Alouette, gentille Alouette'
  • Two Improvisations on 'La Marseillaise
  • Scherzo Symphonique
  • Air ('Trimazo')
  • Gigue ('Compagnons de la Marjolaine')
  • Bolero sur un theme de Charles Racquet
  • Entree (Les offices du Dimanche)
  • Mission Universelle (Improvisations on St Matthew's Gospel)

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Other

• Fanfare for Wells (2002), for Organ, 3 Trumpets, 3 Trombones and Cymbals. A 2 minute Fanfare ('a la Marcel Dupre!') intended for use immediately before I was glad by C. Hubert H. Parry), commissioned by the Wells Cathedral Voluntary Choir, September 2002

• Chempinesca (2004), for Piano Duet, in celebration of Beryl Chempin's distinguished teaching career at the Birmingham Conservatoire.

• Dreamworld: Song Cycle (2005)

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Discography

• Improvisations III (n.d.) Gloucester Cathedral, Briggs Label
• Music to rouse the spirit (n.d.) Gloucester Cathedral, Briggs label DBCD5
• Bach at Gloucester (n.d.), Gloucester Cathedral, Briggs label DBCD4

• Great European Organs No. 16 (1990), St George's Hall, Liverpool, Priory Records PRCD284
• O Come all ye faithful (1990) King's College Choir, Cambridge, Decca
• Choral Evensong from Truro Cathedral (Briggs/Henry Doughty) (1993), Truro Cathedral, Priory Records PRCD322
• The Illusionist's Art - Cochereau Transcriptions (1994), Truro Cathedral, Priory Records PRCD428
• Great Organ Transcriptions (1995), Truro Cathedral, Kevin Mayhew CD KMCD1007
• Vivaldi: Gloria (1995), St John's College Choir, Cambridge, King's College Choir, Cambridge, Decca
• Popular Organ Music Volume 2 (1996) Gloucester Cathedral, Priory Records PRCD568
• Guilmant Organ Works: Volume 4 (1997), Truro Cathedral Motette 11541
• Mahler: Symphony No. 5 (1998), Gloucester Cathedral, Priory Records PRCD649
• King of Kings - improvisation to silent movie by Cecil B. de Mille (1999) Gloucester Cathedral, Briggs label
• Organ Spectacular (1999), First Congregational Church, Los Angeles, California. Delos 3241
• Silent Night (1999) King's College Choir, Cambridge, Decca
• Improvisations II (2000) Gloucester Cathedral and The Oratory of St Philip Neri, Birmingham, Briggs Label
• Re-Opening of Gloucester Cathedral Organ (2000), Gloucester Cathedral, Briggs label
• Organ Kaleidoscope (2000), Gloucester Cathedral, Priory Records PRCD685
• Great European Organs No. 57 (2000), St Johns, Upper Norwood, London, Priory Records PRCD680.
• Two of a Kind (with Wayne Marshall) (2001), Gloucester Cathedral HAVPCD246
• Christmas Adagios (2001), various, Decca double disc
• The #1 Christmas Album (2001), various, Decca
• The World of Organ Transcription (2002), Gloucester Cathedral, Priory Records PRCD79
• Sounds Artistic (2002), Blackburn Cathedral, Lammas LAMM153
• Rossini: Petite Messa Solonelle (Harmonium) (2002), with Stephen Cleobury, King's College Choir, Cambridge. EMI Records.
• Simply Christmas (2003), various, Decca
• Fanfare I (2003), various, Gloucester Cathedral, Priory Records, PRCD5000
• Fanfare II (2004), various, St John's Upper Norwood, London, Priory Records PRCD5001
• Sounds French (2004), Blackburn Cathedral, Lammas LAMM164D
• Rossini: Stabat Mater (Harmonium) (2005), with Stephen Cleobury, King's College Choir, Cambridge. EMI Records.
• Handel: Coronation Anthems (2005), with Sir Philip Ledger, King's College Choir, Cambridge. EMI Records.
• David Briggs Live! (2006), Trinity Episcopal Church, Little Rock, Arkansas, Pro Organo PO7176
• Dreamworld (Briggs' Compositions) (2006)
• Requiem and Organ Concerto (2006), Blackburn Cathedral, Chestnut 002

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External links

• David Briggs Homepage