John Webster (organist)

For other John Websters, see John Webster (disambiguation).

John Webster
Born1914
Yorkshire, England
Died6 January 1974
GenresClassical music
OccupationMusician
InstrumentOrgan
LabelsDecca

John Webster (1914–1974) was a British classical organist.[1][2]

Webster was born in Yorkshire, England. In 1936, he became the Organ Scholar at University College, Oxford.[3] Later he was appointed as the organist of the college, a position that he retained until his death in 1974. During 1938–1965, he was also the University Organist at the University Church of St Mary the Virgin, the Oxford University church in Oxford. In addition, he became Professor of the Organ at Trinity College of Music in London.[1]

Webster played the organ at the wedding of the later British Prime Minister Harold Wilson and Mary Wilson, held at Mansfield College, Oxford on 1 January 1940.[3] He taught Gerard Brooks, later the President of the Royal College of Organists.[4][5] Webster's recordings include Organ Music From University College, Oxford (Decca, 1973).[6]

Papers on Webster are held in the archive at University College, Oxford.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b "John Webster (9)". Discogs. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
  2. ^ "John Webster". Biographical Dictionary of the Organ. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
  3. ^ a b c "Papers on John Webster, College Organist (d. 1974)" (PDF). Univ Online Catalogues. UK: University College, Oxford. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
  4. ^ "Spotlight on the President of the Royal College of Organists: A conversation with Gerard Brooks". UK: Society of Women Organists. 2 August 2020. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
  5. ^ "Gerard Brooks: Biography". gerardbrooks.org.uk. UK. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
  6. ^ "John Webster (9) – Organ Music From University College, Oxford". Discogs. 1973. Retrieved 13 May 2023.


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