Peter Hurford

Composer

Birthday November 22, 1930

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace England

DEATH DATE Mar 3, 2019 (88)

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About

British composer and organist who served as the organist and choirmaster of St Albans Cathedral Choir for more than two decades. He was also the founder of the St Albans International Organ Festival.

Before Fame

He graduated with degrees in Music and Law from Jesus College, Cambridge.

Trivia

He published the instructional book Making Music on the Organ in 1998.

Family Life

He married Patricia Matthews.

Associated With

He is well known for his interpretations of the works of Johann Sebastian Bach.