William Lloyd Webber

William Lloyd Webber (1914–1982) was an English composer and organist, best known today for his lyrical, spiritually minded concert and church music. Trained at the Royal College of Music in London, he wrote in a warmly Romantic style at a time when much British classical music was moving in more modernist directions—one reason his work was long underappreciated, and why it’s been enjoying a steady revival through recordings and performances in recent decades.

Alongside his composing, Lloyd Webber was deeply involved in British musical life as a performer and teacher. He served as organist and choirmaster at several London churches and was also known for his educational work. He was the father of composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and cellist Julian Lloyd Webber, but his own catalogue—pieces like *The Saviour*, *Invocation*, and the atmospheric *The Gardens at Eastwell*—has increasingly been recognized on its own terms for its craft, melody, and glowing choral writing.

Genres

Chamber Music

Latest Release

Webber: The Saviour

William Lloyd Webber

Album - 19 Tracks - Released June 18, 2025