Stephen Darlington
Stephen Darlington is one of Britain's top organists and choral conductors, known for his long association with Christ Church, Oxford. As a teen he attended King's School, Worcester, and studied with organist Harry Bramma. In the early '70s, he served as the organ scholar at Christ Church, under Simon Preston. From 1974 to 1978, he was the assistant organist at the Canterbury Cathedral, followed by an appointment as the Master of Music at St. Albans Cathedral. He returned to Christ Church in 1985, beginning a long and prosperous career as the organist and music tutor until his retirement in 2018.
Darlington has recorded over 60 albums, winning several honors including a Classical BRIT Award, a Grammy nomination, and many Gramophone nominations. He has performed throughout the world with the Christ Church Choir, and also as an organist. Some of his past collaborations include the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, Placido Domingo, Jose Carreras, and many others. Darlington's repertoire encompasses music from all eras, and he has worked with contemporary composers such as John Tavener, Judith Weir, and Howard Goodall. He continues to be highly regarded as a visiting conductor and music lecturer at major universities throughout the world, including the University of Cincinnati, the University of Western Australia, and Oxford University. Darlington earned a Lambeth Doctorate in Music, and is a vice president of the Royal College of Organists. In 2019, he was awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) for his outstanding services to music.
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Discography
13 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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Francesco Durante: Requiem
Oxford Baroque, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Stephen Darlington
Classical - Released by Coro on 28 Oct 2016
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The Gate of Glory: Music from the Eton Choirbook, Vol. 5
The Choir of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, Stephen Darlington
Classical - Released by Avie Records on 17 Nov 2017
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Evensong from Oxford
Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Stephen Darlington, Clive Driskill Smith
Choral Music (Choirs) - Released by Musical Concepts on 24 Sep 2002
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Goodall: Choral Works
Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, David Goode, Stephen Darlington
Classical - Released by Decca (UMO) on 9 Jun 2008
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Treasures of Christ Church
Choir of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, Stephen Darlington
Classical - Released by AVIE Records on 13 Sep 2011
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CHRISTMAS (A TUDOR) (Darlington) ( Anonymous - Henry VIII (King of England) - Traditional)
Classical - Released by The Gift of Music on 1 Jan 2004
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Courts of Heaven: Music from the Eton Choirbook, Vol. 3
The Choir of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, Stephen Darlington
Classical - Released by AVIE Records on 29 Sep 2014
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Pantcheff: Choral and Organ Works
Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, Clive Driskill Smith, Stephen Darlington
Choral Music (Choirs) - Released by Quilisma on 1 Jan 2002
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Choirs of Angels
Choir of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, Stephen Darlington
Classical - Released by Avie Records on 2 Apr 2011
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GOODALL, H.: Winter Lullabies (Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Darlington) (Thomas Aquinas - Cesar Franck - Charles-Francois Gounod)
Classical - Released by The Gift of Music on 1 Jan 2006
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Priory LP Archive Series, Vol. 7
Stephen Darlington, Dudley Holdroyd, Colin Andrews, Christopher Brayne, Arthur Wills
Classical - Released by Priory Records on 1 Feb 2005
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Berkeley & Elgar: Choral Works
The Choir of St. Albans Abbey, Andrew Parnell, Stephen Darlington
Classical - Released by Priory Records on 26 Feb 1983
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Invictus: A Passion - Compassion
Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Stephen Darlington, The Lanyer Ensemble
Classical - Released by CORO Connections on 3 Aug 2018
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