Simon Preston was appointed Sub-Organist of Westminster Abbey shortly after his London debut at the Royal Festival Hall in March, 1962. He later became acting Director of Music at St Albans Cathedral during Peter Hurford’s sabbatical year. In 1970, Simon was appointed Organist of the Cathedral and Tutor in Music at Christ Church, Oxford, returning to Westminster Abbey as Organist and Master of the Choristers in 1981. Since leaving Westminster Abbey in 1987, he has continued to pursue an active career as a much sought-after organist and conductor. In 1990, Simon became Artistic Director of the Calgary International Organ Festival & Competition, of which he is a Co-Founder.
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