Biography:
James Orford (St Paul’s Cathedral)
James Orford is a prize-winning organist and pianist based in London, and the newly appointed Organist at St Paul’s Cathedral. He has built a freelance career as a soloist, accompanist, continuo player, repetiteur and teacher. Previously, he was Organist and Assistant Director of Music at St Paul’s, Knightsbridge, Acting College Organist and Head of Organ at Eton College, and Organist in Residence at Westminster Cathedral. He studied at the Royal Academy of Music with Bine Bryndorf and David Titterington, graduating with top marks and receiving a Bicentenary Scholarship for his Master’s.
As a soloist, James has performed at many leading UK venues and festivals, including St Paul’s, Westminster and Liverpool Cathedrals, Westminster Abbey, the Royal Festival Hall and the Royal Albert Hall, as well as in Denmark, Belgium and Italy. His debut album, featuring his own organ transcription of Vivaldi’s L’estro Armonico, was released on Linn Records in 2021 and featured on Apple Music’s Classical A-list.
As an accompanist, he has worked with choirs including The Sixteen, the Monteverdi Choir and Tenebrae, and has toured widely across Europe, North America and Nigeria. He has appeared on numerous recordings, including several world premieres, and has played for BBC Radio 3 and Classic FM broadcasts. His orchestral work includes performances with the BBC Concert Orchestra, the London Mozart Players and the City of London Sinfonia.
James is also an accomplished pianist and chamber player, with several song accompaniment prizes to his name. He has recently recorded an English song disc with baritone Alex Bower-Brown.
Program:
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