Organ Recital with David Briggs

David Briggs is an internationally renowned organist who has built a worldwide reputation as an innovative musician and dazzling performer. Increasingly sought after for his orchestral transcriptions and improvisation, his performances are applauded for their musicality, virtuosity and ability to excite and engage audiences of all ages.

David studied organ with Jean Langlais in Paris. The first British winner of the Tournemire Prize at the St. Albans International Improvisation Competition, he also won the first prize in the International Improvisation Competition at Paisley. David Briggs is Organist Emeritus of Gloucester Cathedral. A gifted and inspirational teacher, David regularly gives masterclasses at Oxford and Cambridge, and is frequently invited to serve on international competition juries.

This concert is co-sponsored by Montclair State University, the Metro Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, and the Newark Chapter of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians.