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… Read moreTest for related tests 1
There are some recordings which, when graced with a rare play, surprise me in some way…a blast from the past perhaps or the realisation / recollection of a hidden gem. This interesting Pro Organo recording of music by the American organist and composer Calvin Hampton did just that – it… Read moreIn Praise of Humanity
John Scott possessed a rare humble musicianship which coupled phenomenal technique with exquisite sensitivity. This 2004 Hyperion recording of music by Whitlock on the mighty organ of St Paul’s Cathedral, London, was his last before his move, just a few months later, to St Thomas’s Church, Fifth Avenue, New York,… Read moreJohn Scott plays Whitlock
