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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
Plays With
| Canterbury Cathedral Choir |
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 Songs of Farewell (1916-18): 1. My soul, there is a country (Vaughan) on Parry: Blest Pair of Sirens; I Was Glad; English Lyrics, etc. by Hubert Parry & Various Artists Jerusalem on Ultimate Classics by 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 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 Give unto the Lord, Op. 74 on Ultimate Elgar by Edward Elgar & 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 Wither's Rocking Hymn on Walking in the Air 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 RoseTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
Band Members
Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Organ Music By Alan Ridout Played At Canterbury By Allan Wicks | Alan Ridout, Allan Wicks | 1984 | Album |
| I Was Glad | Canterbury Cathedral Choir, Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Allan Wicks | 1984 | Album |
| Christmas Carols From Canterbury Cathedral | Canterbury Cathedral Choir Directed by Allan Wicks With David Flood | 1981 | Album |
| Christmas Carols | Canterbury Cathedral Choir Directed By Allan Wicks | 1981 | Album |
| Organ Music From Canterbury | Allan Wicks, Sir William Walton, Norman Cocker | 1980 | Single |
| 'In Quires and Places ... ' No. 30 | Canterbury Cathedral Choir Directed By Allan Wicks, David Flood | 1980 | Album |
| Symphony For Organ/Vision Of Christ-Phoenix | Malcolm Williamson (composer), Allan Wicks | 1978 | Album |
| Music of the Royal Chapel | Canterbury Cathedral Choir, Stephen Darlington, Allan Wicks | 1978 | Album |
| Organ Showpieces | Allan Wicks, Johann Sebastian Bach, Franz Liszt, Charles-Marie Widor, Jehan Alain, Olivier Messiaen | 1976 | Album |
| Organ Music From Canterbury Catherdral | Allan Wicks | 1975 | Album |
| Spiritus Domini | Canterbury Cathedral Choir Director: Allan Wicks, Philip Moore | 1975 | Album |
| Bridge Through Time | Canterbury Cathedral Choir Director Allan Wicks | 1974 | Album |
| Great Cathedral Organ Series: Canterbury Cathedral | Allan Wicks | 1969 | Album |
| La Nativité Du Seigneur | Olivier Messiaen, Allan Wicks | 1968 | Album |
| The Choir Of Canterbury Cathedral | Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Frank Martin - Canterbury Cathedral Choir Directed By Allan Wicks | 1966 | Single |
| Six Famous British Organs Volume 2 | Richard Galloway, John Turner, Ronald Perrin, Allan Wicks, David Harrison, Arthur Wills | Album | |
| The Organ of Canterbury Cathedral | Allan Wicks | Album |
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