Carleton Etherington

**Carleton Etherington** has been the Organist and Director of Music at Tewkesbury Abbey since 1996, where he leads the Abbey Choir and collaborates with groups like Schola Cantorum. A graduate of Chetham’s School of Music and the Royal Academy of Music, he studied under Peter Hurford and David Sanger before holding positions at St Bride’s Fleet Street and Leeds Parish Church. His career highlights include winning first prize at the Paisley Organ Competition and the RCO’s *Performer of the Year* award, plus international recitals across Europe, the U.S., and Australia.

A prolific recording artist and conductor, Etherington directs the Pershore and Cirencester Choral Societies and founded the *Musica Deo Sacra* festival at Tewkesbury Abbey. His discography spans solo organ works and collaborations, with critics praising his "authoritative" interpretations and "impressive virtuosity". Recent releases like *John Rutter: The Tewkesbury Collection* and *Choral Evensong from Tewkesbury Abbey* reflect his focus on Anglican choral traditions.

: While the listed releases aren't explicitly mentioned in the provided sources, Etherington's documented roles and recordings suggest direct involvement in such projects.

Genres

Choral

Latest Release

Sweet was the Song

Carleton Etherington

Album - 19 Tracks - Released November 23, 2023