D'Arcy Trinkwon

Performances

The Münchner Merkur described him in a review following a recital in Munich Cathedral:

“D’Arcy Trinkwon is a master of phrasing and the sensitivity of his artistry gives new life to the great Romantic works… Apart from his great awareness of nuances, it is this gifted musician’s mastery of colour that allows him to further illuminate unimagined perspectives in often complex works… Trinkwon earned enthusiastic applause for his technically immaculate playing and his great virtuosity. His splendid, but nevertheless subtle virtuosity combined with considerable artistic integrity to demonstrate that he is one of the really great artists of his genre.”

He has given recitals and broadcasts in festivals and international concert series worldwide. Solo recital series have included “The King of Instruments” (8 concerts featuring works of the all the ‘cornerstone’ organ composers), The English Romantic Organist, great works of Franck and the complete Widor symphonies. He has also given numerous all-Bach programmes and series.

He made his first recording at 24, but apart from one later compilation of concert performances did not make further recordings until 2009, for Hyperion.

Repertoire

Repertoire from all periods. He has made transcriptions, including works by Liszt, and given numerous premiers, including works of Messiaen, Vasks, Weiner, Kraft, Hampton, Odile Pierre and Wilhelm Kempff.

Interested in teaching, he has given masterclasses, and has examined and taught at various conservatoires including Royal Northern College of Music, Trinity College of Music, Escuela Universitaria del Musica (Uruguay) and Conservatoire de Troyes.

Jeanne Demessieux

Has a particular personal interest in the French Romantic organ school, and Jeanne Demessieux, and has given performances of her music, including the Six Etudes. He is Vice-President of Les Amis de Jeanne Demessieux.

Background

He received early musical training as a choir-boy at Canterbury Cathedral under Allan Wicks (1974-1978); in 1978 he became Senior Chorister. Continuing his academic education at St Edmund's School, Canterbury, he pursued his musical tuition whilst at school with H. A. Bate in London. He studied piano and organ at the Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester, (1984-1988) where he was nominated an Outstanding Final Year Student. After further studies with Jean Guillou, he completed his formal training with Odile Pierre, in whose class he won the Gold Medal at the Paris National Conservatoire.

During 2015, he has been interviewed by The Organ magazine and The Lady Organist and recorded a DVD as part of the restoration of the Hill organ at Selby Abbey.