James O'Donnell

James O'Donnell is a celebrated British organist and choral conductor known for his meticulous interpretations of sacred and liturgical music. As the former Organist and Master of the Choristers at Westminster Abbey (2000-2022), he shaped the Abbey Choir's sound for royal weddings, state occasions, and acclaimed recordings spanning Renaissance polyphony to contemporary works. His discography – including collaborations with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment – reveals a passion for both grand Romantic-era pieces (like Saint-Saëns’ "Organ Symphony") and modern British composers such as Judith Weir and James MacMillan. A Cambridge and Royal College of Music alumnus, O’Donnell continues to champion choral traditions while commissioning new works, balancing historical reverence with fresh artistic vision.

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