Christopher Robinson (musician)
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Christopher John Robinson CVO
CBE
(born 20 April 1936) is a British conductor and organist. After being organ scholar
at Christ Church, Oxford
he worked as Organist and Master of the Choristers
at Worcester Cathedral
. In 1974 he became Organist and Choirmaster at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle
a position he held until 1991. He became Organist and Director of Music at St John's College, Cambridge
in 1992, leading the choir
there until his retirement in 2003. He was conductor of the City of Birmingham Choir
between 1964 and 2002.
Royal Victorian Order
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CBE
CBE
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(born 20 April 1936) is a British conductor and organist. After being organ scholar
Organ scholar
An organ scholar is a young musician employed as a part-time assistant organist at an institution where regular choral services are held. The idea of an organ scholarship is to provide the holder with playing, directing and administrative experience....
at Christ Church, Oxford
Christ Church, Oxford
Christ Church or house of Christ, and thus sometimes known as The House), is one of the largest constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England...
he worked as Organist and Master of the Choristers
Organist and Master of the Choristers
An Organist and Master of the Choristers is a title given to a Director of Music at a Cathedral, particularly an Anglican Cathedral in England. The tradition dates back to the Middle Ages. He is both the organist and the choirmaster....
at Worcester Cathedral
Worcester Cathedral
Worcester Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral in Worcester, England; situated on a bank overlooking the River Severn. It is the seat of the Anglican Bishop of Worcester. Its official name is The Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Mary the Virgin of Worcester...
. In 1974 he became Organist and Choirmaster at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle is a medieval castle and royal residence in Windsor in the English county of Berkshire, notable for its long association with the British royal family and its architecture. The original castle was built after the Norman invasion by William the Conqueror. Since the time of Henry I it...
a position he held until 1991. He became Organist and Director of Music at St John's College, Cambridge
St John's College, Cambridge
St John's College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge. The college's alumni include nine Nobel Prize winners, six Prime Ministers, three archbishops, at least two princes, and three Saints....
in 1992, leading the choir
Choir of St John's College, Cambridge
The Choir of St John's College, Cambridge, is a collegiate choir of the English cathedral tradition. Though early records are obscure, it is known that its origins can be traced to the original foundation of the College in 1511. As well as daily singing of the liturgy in the college Chapel, it...
there until his retirement in 2003. He was conductor of the City of Birmingham Choir
City of Birmingham Choir
The City of Birmingham Choir is a large, well-established, choral society based in Birmingham, UK. It promotes five or more concerts each season, mostly in Symphony Hall or Town Hall Birmingham. Many of its concerts are accompanied by the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. Occasional concerts...
between 1964 and 2002.