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David Briggs
org, *1962 GB
Musician / Composer of Classical
A.k.a. David John Briggs
David John Briggs (born November 1, 1962) is an English organist and composer. He started his career as a cathedral organist as Assistant Organist in Hereford Cathedral before becoming the organist of Truro and Gloucester Cathedrals. Heavily influenced by Jean Langlais and Pierre Cochereau, Briggs is regarded as one of the world's finest improvisors, and now works as a concert organist. Briggs is a composer of choral and organ music, and has also transcribed many orchestral works into versions for solo organ, and has also transcribed many of Cochereau's recorded improvisations.
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Hark! The Herald Angels Sing on Carols From Cambridge: The Very Best Sacred Christmas Carols by Choir of King's College, Cambridge & Choir of Clare College, Cambridge The First Nowell on Christmas Carols by King's College Choir by Choir of King's College, Cambridge Adeste Fideles (O come, all ye faithful) on Carols From Cambridge: The Very Best Sacred Christmas Carols by Choir of King's College, Cambridge & Choir of Clare College, Cambridge Heinlein "Forty Days and Forty Nights" on The Complete New English Hymnal, Vol. 4 by Gloucester Cathedral Choir, Ian Ball & David Briggs Ding Dong! Merrily On High on Christmas Carols by King's College Choir by Choir of King's College, Cambridge Coronation Anthem, HWV 258 "Zadok the Priest" on Handel: Zadok the Priest by George Frideric Handel & English Chamber Orchestra Sussex Carol (On Christmas Night) on Christmas Carols by King's College Choir by Choir of King's College, Cambridge Messa sopra l'aria della Monica: I. Kyrie 1 on Masterpieces from the Baroque Era by Various Artists O Little Town of Bethlehem on Christmas Carols by King's College Choir by Choir of King's College, Cambridge Ellacombe "The Day of Resurrection" on The Complete New English Hymnal, Vol. 4 by Gloucester Cathedral Choir, Ian Ball & David BriggsTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
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Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mass for Notre Dame | David Briggs | 2010 | Album |
| Organ Symphonies | David Briggs | 2008 | Album |
| The World Of Organ Transcription | David Briggs | 2002 | Album |
| Organ Kaelidoscope - The Rebult Organ Of Gloucester Cathedral | David Briggs | 2000 | Album |
| Organ Spectacular | David Briggs | 1999 | Album |
| Choral Evensong From Truro Cathedral | Truro Cathedral Choir Directed By David Briggs, Henry Doughty | 1990 | Album |
| David Briggs Plays The Lewis Organ In The Church Of St. John The Evangelist, Upper Norwood, London | David Briggs | Album | |
| David Briggs Plays The Henry Willis Organ Of St. George's Hall, Liverpool | David Briggs | Album |
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