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Allan Wicks

org, 1923-2010 GB
Classical
A.k.a. Edward Allan Wicks

(Edward) Allan Wicks CBE (born 6 June 1923, Harden, West Yorkshire, died 4 February 2010) was an English cathedral organist, who served in Canterbury Cathedral for nearly 30 years. He was an early champion of the music of Olivier Messiaen and Peter Maxwell Davies. He also directed the specially-commissioned music for the 1951 revival of the York Mystery Plays, regarded as the greatest event in the Festival of Britain celebrations.

     
Genres
  • Classical
  • Folk
  • World
Popular Tracks   
I was glad - anthem for the Coronation of King Edward VII (1902) on Pomp and Circumstance by Various Artists
The Holly and the Ivy on 50 Favorite Christmas Carols from England by Various Artists
Toccata & Fugue in D Minor - Dorian, Canterbury Cathedral on Great Cathedral Organs of England, Vol. 2 by Allan Wicks, Timothy Farrell, Francis Jackson, Noel Rawsthorne, Christopher Dearnley & Barry Rose
Songs of Farewell (1916-18): 1. My soul, there is a country (Vaughan) on Parry - I Was Glad by Hubert Parry & Various Artists
Doxology (Arr. A. Ridout for Choir) [Remastered] on Alpha Collection, Vol. 12: Choral Music from Canterbury Cathedral by The Choir of Canterbury Cathedral, David Flood & Allan Wicks
Give unto the Lord, Op. 74 on The World of Elgar by Edward Elgar & Various Artists
Scherzo in G Minor on Great Cathedral Organs of England by Christopher Dearnley, Timothy Farrell, Barry Rose, Allan Wicks, Francis Jackson & Noel Rawsthorne
Jerusalem on Ultimate Classics by Various Artists
Pastorale - Canterbury Cathedral on Great Cathedral Organs of England, Vol. 2 by Allan Wicks, Timothy Farrell, Francis Jackson, Noel Rawsthorne, Christopher Dearnley & Barry Rose
The Lord Is My Shepherd (Remastered) on Alpha Collection, Vol. 12: Choral Music from Canterbury Cathedral by The Choir of Canterbury Cathedral, David Flood & Allan Wicks

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Discography


Title Artist Year Type
Organ Music By Alan Ridout Played At Canterbury By Allan WicksAlan Ridout, Allan Wicks1984Album
I Was GladCanterbury Cathedral Choir, Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Allan Wicks1984Album
Christmas Carols From Canterbury CathedralCanterbury Cathedral Choir Directed by Allan Wicks With David Flood1981Album
Christmas CarolsCanterbury Cathedral Choir Directed By Allan Wicks1981Album
Organ Music From CanterburyAllan Wicks, Sir William Walton, Norman Cocker1980Single
'In Quires and Places ... ' No. 30Canterbury Cathedral Choir Directed By Allan Wicks, David Flood1980Album
Symphony For Organ/Vision Of Christ-PhoenixMalcolm Williamson (composer), Allan Wicks1978Album
Music of the Royal ChapelCanterbury Cathedral Choir, Stephen Darlington, Allan Wicks1978Album
Organ ShowpiecesAllan Wicks, Johann Sebastian Bach, Franz Liszt, Charles-Marie Widor, Jehan Alain, Olivier Messiaen1976Album
Organ Music From Canterbury CatherdralAllan Wicks1975Album
Spiritus DominiCanterbury Cathedral Choir Director: Allan Wicks, Philip Moore1975Album
Bridge Through TimeCanterbury Cathedral Choir Director Allan Wicks1974Album
Great Cathedral Organ Series: Canterbury CathedralAllan Wicks1969Album
La Nativité Du SeigneurOlivier Messiaen, Allan Wicks1968Album
The Choir Of Canterbury CathedralWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Frank Martin - Canterbury Cathedral Choir Directed By Allan Wicks1966Single
Six Famous British Organs Volume 2Richard Galloway, John Turner, Ronald Perrin, Allan Wicks, David Harrison, Arthur WillsAlbum
The Organ of Canterbury CathedralAllan WicksAlbum
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