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Michael Bryan Hesford

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Michael Hesford


Dr. (Michael) Bryan Hesford (19 July 1930 - 19 March 1996) was an organist and composer based in England.

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Life

He was born on 19 July 1930 in Eccles, Lancashire.

He studied organ under Marcel Dupré and Max Drischner.

Appointments

  • Assistant organist of Newcastle Cathedral 1959 - 1960
  • Organist of Wymondham Abbey 1960 - 1963
  • Organist of Brecon Cathedral 1963 - 1966
  • Organist of St. Margaret's Priory and Parish Church, King's Lynn 1966 - ????
  • Organist of St Mary's Church, Melton Mowbray 1973 - 1978
  • Organist of the Church of St John the Baptist, Frome 1986
  • Organist of St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church Galway 1986 - 1995

    • Compositions

    He has composed 3 communion services for Southwark Cathedral, and other music.

    References

    Michael Bryan Hesford Wikipedia
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