Lucian Nethsingha

Lucian Nethsingha (born 1936) British cathedral organist born in Ceylon who served in Exeter Cathedral.[1]

Background

Lucian Nethsingha was born in Colombo, Ceylon, and educated at St. Thomas' College, Colombo. In 1954, he went to the Royal College of Music and studied with Ralph Downes and Herbert Howells.

He then studied music at King's College, Cambridge, with Boris Ord and David Willcocks.

His son Andrew Nethsingha is also an organist.

Career

Organist of:

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References

  1. The Succession of Organists. Watkins Shaw.
  2. The Organs and Organists of Exeter Cathedral. Betty Matthews
Cultural offices
Preceded by
Kenneth Beard
Organist of St. Michael's College, Tenbury
1959-1973
Succeeded by
Roger Judd
Preceded by
Lionel Frederick Dakers
Organist and Master of the Choristers of Exeter Cathedral
1973-1999
Succeeded by
Andrew Millington


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