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:
- St. Michael's College, Tenbury (1959–1973)
- Exeter Cathedral (1973–1999)[2]
References
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