John Scott (organist)
John Gavin Scott LVO (18 June 1956 – 12 August 2015) was an English organist and choirmaster who reached the highest levels of his profession on both sides of the Atlantic. He directed the Choir of St Paul's Cathedral in London from 1990 to 2004. He then directed the Choir of Men and Boys of Saint Thomas Church on Fifth Avenue in New York City until his death at age 59. Whilst training countless young musicians, he maintained an active career as an international concert performer and recording artist, and was acclaimed as "the premier English organist of his generation".
John Scott LVO | |
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Scott at St Thomas Church, New York, 2014 | |
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| Birth name | John Gavin Scott |
| Born | 18 June 1956 Wakefield, England |
| Died | 12 August 2015 (aged 59) New York City, New York, US |
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| Instrument(s) | Organ |
| Years active | 1978–2015 |
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