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Brian Runnett

org, *1935 GB
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Henry Brian Runnett (1935-1970) was born in Tyldesley, Lancashire in 1935. He was educated at the Liverpool Matthay School of Music, during which time he obtained the FRCO diploma with both Limpus and F J Read prizes in organ playing. His first organ post (at age 16) was at St. Stephen's Church, Hightown. From there he went to St. Andrew's, Litherland before moving in 1955 to Chester Cathedral as assistant organist. In 1958 he obtained the degree of BMus from Durham University. In 1960 he was appointed organ scholar at St John's College, Cambridge under the then Director of Music, George Guest.

     
Instruments
  • Organ
  • Harpsichord
Genres
  • Classical
  • Soundtrack
  • Folk
Popular Tracks   
Immortal, Invisible, God only Wise on Hymns For All Seasons by Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Brian Runnett & George Guest
Lead us, Heavenly Father, Lead us on Hymns For All Seasons by Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Brian Runnett & George Guest
Praise my soul the King of heaven on Hymns For All Seasons by Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Brian Runnett & George Guest
Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus on Hymns For All Seasons by Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Brian Runnett & George Guest
O for a closer walk with God on Hymns For All Seasons by Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Brian Runnett & George Guest
The Crucifixion: Fling wide the gates on Stainer: The Crucifixion by John Stainer, George Guest, Richard Lewis, Owen Brannigan, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge & Brian Runnett
Mass in B Flat, - "Harmoniemesse", Hob.XXII:14: 1. Kyrie on Haydn: Harmoniemesse by Joseph Haydn, George Guest, Erna Spoorenberg, Helen Watts, Alexander Young, Joseph Rouleau, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Brian Runnett & Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Jesu, Lover of my Soul on Hymns For All Seasons by Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Brian Runnett & George Guest
Mass in B Flat, - "Harmoniemesse", Hob.XXII:14: 2. Gloria on Haydn: Harmoniemesse by Joseph Haydn, George Guest, Erna Spoorenberg, Helen Watts, Alexander Young, Joseph Rouleau, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Brian Runnett & Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
The Crucifixion: Cross of Jesus, Cross of Sorrow on Stainer: The Crucifixion by John Stainer, George Guest, Richard Lewis, Owen Brannigan, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge & Brian Runnett

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Band Members
Discography


Title Artist Year Type
Music for the Chapel Royal / Verse AnthemsPurcell, St. John's College Choir, The Academy Of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, George Guest, Sir Neville Marriner, Brian Runnett, John Scott1995Album
Brian Runnett Plays Reger At Norwich Cathedral - The Seven Pieces Opus 145Brian Runnett1976Album
Sonatas And CanzonasGiovanni Gabrieli, Brian Runnett, Stuttgarter Kammerorchester, Karl Münchinger1970Album
AlleluiaThe Berkshire Boys Choir, Brian Runnett1969Album
Organ RecitalCésar Franck, Max Reger, Johannes Brahms - Brian Runnett1968Album
Christmas At Norwich CathedralNorwich Cathedral Choir Directed By Brian Runnett With Bernard Burrell1968Album
Brian Runnett Plays Alain, Messiaen And Martin At Norwich CathedralBrian Runnett, Jehan Alain, Olivier Messiaen, Frank Martin1967Album
Mario Del Monaco Recital With Brian RunnettMario del Monaco, Brian Runnett1966Album
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