org, 1921-2003 US, Freeport, Illinois
Composer / Conductor of Classical and World
A.k.a. Richard Wayne Dirksen
Richard Wayne Dirksen (February 8, 1921 - July 26, 2003) was an American musician and composer, who served as Organist and Choirmaster of the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., from 1977 to 1988. Previously he was Assistant Organist and Choirmaster from 1942 to 1964. In 1969, Dirksen was named the cathedral's Precentor, giving him administrative oversight of all worship services until his retirement in 1991.
Washington Cathedral Choir Of Men & Boys |
Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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NOËL Traditional Christmas Carols And Masterworks Of The Twentieth Century | The National Cathedral Choir And Organ, Richard W. Dirksen, Douglas Major | 1987 | Album |
Great Is The Lord | Washington Cathedral Choir Of Men & Boys, Richard W. Dirksen, Douglas Major | 1984 | Album |