Michael Bryan Hesford
British composer and organist
Dr. (Michael) Bryan Hesford (19 July 1930 - 19 March 1996) was an organist and composer based in England.[1]
Life
He was born on 19 July 1930 in Eccles, Lancashire.
He studied organ under Marcel Dupré and Max Drischner.
Appointments
- Assistant organist of Newcastle Cathedral 1959 - 1960
- Organist of Wymondham Abbey 1960 - 1963
- Organist of Brecon Cathedral 1963[2] - 1966
- Organist of St. Margaret's Priory and Parish Church, King's Lynn 1966 - ????
- Organist of St Mary's Church, Melton Mowbray 1973 - 1978
- Organist of the Church of St John the Baptist, Frome 1986
- Organist of St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church Galway 1986 - 1995
Compositions
He has composed 3 communion services for Southwark Cathedral, and other music.
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| Preceded by N. Charleton-Burdon | Organist of Wymondham Abbey 1960 - 1963 | Succeeded by Norman Crowhurst |
| Preceded by David Gwerfyl Davies | Organist of Brecon Cathedral 1963 - 1966 | Succeeded by David Patrick Gedge |
| Preceded by Eric Bennett | Organist of St Mary's Church, Melton Mowbray 1973 - 1978 | Succeeded by Ian Major |
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