St James' International Organ Festival 2025: Martin Baker

Martin Baker

Born in Manchester in 1967, Martin Baker studied at the Royal Northern College of Music Junior School, Chetham’s School of Music and Downing College, Cambridge, then held positions at London’s Westminster and St Paul’s Cathedrals and Westminster Abbey before returning to Westminster Cathedral in 2000 as Master of Music, where he was responsible for directing the world-renowned choir in its daily choral programme and busy schedule of concerts, tours and recordings. Recognised as a dynamic choral conductor and concert organist, Martin’s performances, broadcasts, and recordings have received wide critical acclaim.

Programme 

Beethoven - Coriolan Overture

Bach - Passacaglia 

Mendelssohn - Scherzo (A Midsummer Night's Dream)

Bingham - The Road to Emmaus & Et cognaverunt eum (Missa brevis)

Widor - Marche Pontificale (Symphony 1)

Baker - Improvisation