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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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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.

2009 Recital Series

January 2009
After a whirlwind 2008 concert season with over 60 public appearances in masterclasses and recitals, many featuring works by Olivier Messiaen in his centenary year, the 2009 calendar is once again filling up with concerts and classes in many exciting venues.

Previous news articles have been moved to the news archive page.

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