David Hill

about

David Hill (born on 13 May 1957 in Carlisle, Cumberland), is a choral conductor and organist. His most high profile roles are as Chief Conductor of the BBC Singers from September 2007, and Musical Director of The Bach Choir from April 1998. He was previously Organist and Director of Music at St John's College, Cambridge, in succession to Christopher Robinson from 2002. He formerly held the same title at Winchester Cathedral from 1987 – 2002 and at Westminster Cathedral from 1982 – 1987. Hill was educated at Chetham's School of Music. He also holds the positions Chief Conductor of the Southern Sinfonia, and Music Director of the Leeds Philharmonic Society. He took up the position of Chief Conductor of the BBC Singers in summer 2007, succeeding Stephen Cleobury, and assumed the presidency of the Incorporated Association of Organists, succeeding Catherine Ennis. He was succeeded at St John's by Andrew Nethsingha. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.

top songs

albums

Orff: Carmina Burana

Overdose of the Holy Ghost compiled by David Hill

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Relax

Fauré: Requiem etc.

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100 Best Adagio Voices

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Barber: Adagio, Violin Concerto, Cello Concerto & Agnus Dei

Westminster Cathedral Organ Classics

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Noel! Choral Music for Christmas

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Funeral Music

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Classical Chillout Disc 2

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Winning Classic

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Winchester Cathedral Organ Spectacular

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