". . . the supremely gifted organ virtuoso D’Arcy Trinkwon . . .
His subtle yet magisterial command of the instrument was spell-binding:
he knows no technical difficulties and his playing was in total accord...”
THE ORGAN # November 2016
His subtle yet magisterial command of the instrument was spell-binding:
he knows no technical difficulties and his playing was in total accord...”
THE ORGAN # November 2016
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The distinguished musician D'Arcy Trinkwon is one of the outstanding virtuoso organists of his generation. A unique artist of independent spirit considered an 'enfant terrible' in his earlier years, he is acclaimed for his superlative artistry and commanding talent.
Known for his musical scholarship and for encyclopedic repertoire – which is one of the most extensive of any artist before the public - his dedication to his art has enabled him to draw many to the organ as a true concert instrument. Alongside his concert career he is Organist of Worth Abbey, the Benedictine monastery in Sussex featured in such television series as 'The Big Silence' and 'The Monastery'. He is also Organist to the University of Sussex. |
Recent feature articles, interviews & news
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Selby Abbey Organ Grand Celebration
A capacity audience filled Selby Abbey on 9 September 2016 to hear the famous Hill organ of Selby Abbey in all its restored magnificence after some years of fundraising. A spectacular concert featured concertos played by D'Arcy alongside colleagues John Scott Whitley (organ) and Adrian Partington (conductor) with the Royal Northern Sinfonia in the 'Grand Celebration Concert'. |
BBC Look North broadcast a news feature about the organ and the concert as part of the News the evening before which included mini-interviews with John and D'Arcy - who also played their special duet version of Wagner's Ride of the Valkyrie...
You can see television the feature and read all about the restoration, the organ, the events: http://www.selbyabbeyorganappeal.org.uk/
You can see a clip from the concert of the duet played by JSW & DTY on Viscount Organ's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/viscountorgans.
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Ask me a question... The Incorporated Society of Musicians is the UK's professional body for musicians. In May they interviewed D'Arcy for their Music Journal as part of their fascinating series 'Ask me a question' in which they quizz prominent musicians for the benefit of other musicians! Read the article here >>> The ISM offers fantastic support, advice and reference for musicians: D'Arcy is pleased to be one of their newly-formed 'Ambassadors'. Student or performer, see how they could help you... www.ism.org |
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DVD - D'Arcy Trinkwon at Selby Abbey
"This is one of the most eminently recommendable organ DVDs I have encountered for several years" THE ORGAN "a kaleidoscopic showman’s programme of challenging difficulty which he is more than equal to... " CHOIR & ORGAN See an extract from the DVD - which was recorded in collaboration with Viscount Organs as part of the Abbey's project to the restored the Hill organ made internationally famous in Fernando Germani's great recordings made there.
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Five Questions... D'Arcy talks to 'The Lady Organist' about studying, teaching, the best and worst experiences of being an organist, advise from teachers and to others...
Read it here >>>
The feature runs as part of a fascinating on-going series of interviews at the on-line magazine
which is also packed with fascinating features about organs, organists, teaching, learning...
The editor's passionate love of and enthusiasm for organ music is a joy!
Read it here >>>
The feature runs as part of a fascinating on-going series of interviews at the on-line magazine
which is also packed with fascinating features about organs, organists, teaching, learning...
The editor's passionate love of and enthusiasm for organ music is a joy!
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The Organ
A5-page feature about life & work... Discussing aspects of his professional path from the outset to the present, the feature - written by the distinguished critic and writer Robert Matthew Walker, D'Arcy gives a candid account of being 'an organist of our time'... Read it here >>> |
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Alongside his concert career, D’Arcy is the Organist of Worth Abbey, the Benedictine monastery deep in West Sussex countryside that has been featured in several television series - including 'The Big Silence' and 'The Monastery'.
One concert - two reviews... |
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ALAIN # BACH # BONNET # CHARPENTIER # DANDRIEU # DEMESSIEUX # FRESCOBALDI # JONGEN # LANGLAIS # MESSIAEN # REGER # TOURNEMIRE # WIDOR |
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