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British concert organist Dame Gillian Weir is one of the foremost musicians in the world today. Combining natural talent, study and hard work along with copious amounts of grace, charm, and wit, she has defined an entirely new role as an ambassador for the King of Instruments and its music. Through her performances with leading orchestras and conductors, non-stop recital tours, public television programmes, interviews, recordings and master classes, Dame Gillian has transformed the image of organist from esoteric musician to beloved celebrity. Performer, scholar and teacher, she has opened the eyes of the world to the music of the organ with her extensive travels and tours throughout Europe, North America, Australasia, and Japan.

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John Amis: A Personal Appreciation

The current May-July 2010 issue of The Organ magazine features an article Dame Gillian Weir: A personal appreciation by John Amis. The article retraces Gillian Weir's career over the years and notes her extraordinary impact on the world of the organ. Click here to go to the article.

Complete Recording Index Available!

Trying to find a particular composition that Gillian Weir has recorded? With over 300 works on disc, it can take some looking, but that process has been simplified with an index of all the performances. Click here for the complete list, alphabetized by composer.

Honorary Doctorate Received

September 2009
The University of London has conferred the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Music on Gillian Weir for her contribution to music, at a special ceremony held at the Senate House in September. The degree of Hon D Mus is awarded only rarely by London University and is thus of special distinction. For previous honours awarded to Gillian Weir please see the biography page.

iTunes Store

Apple's iTunes store now carries a wider variety of Gillian Weir's recordings. The where to buy page has the details and links.

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