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Stephen Darlington

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Biography

Stephen Mark Darlington, born on September 21, 1952, is a British choral director, conductor, and organist. He became an organ scholar at Christ Church, Oxford, studying under Simon Preston. Early in his career he served as assistant organist at Canterbury Cathedral and Master of the Music for St Albans Cathedral Choir. In 1985, Darlington returned to Christ Church, Oxford, serving as Director of Music until his retirement in 2018. He led the choir on international tours and collaborated with notable figures such as Plácido Domingo and José Carreras, as well as contemporary composers like John Tavener and Howard Goodall. His recorded works include over 60 albums, several of which received awards and recognitions. He was appointed a member of the Order of the British Empire in 2019 for his services to music.
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Albums


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  2.   Janáček: Otce náš "The Lord's Prayer", JW 4/29 featuring Stephen Darlington
  3.   When I survey the wondrous Cross, hymn (Rockingham) by Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford
  4.   Let Us With A Gladsome Mind (Tune: Monkland) by Stephen Darlington
  5.   Rock of ages (Tune: Redhead No. 76) by Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford
  6.   Janáček, Liszt: Mass after Liszt's 'Messe pour Orgue', JW XII/4: VI. Agnus Dei
  7.   Salve regina a 5 by Stephen Darlington
  8.   Crown Him with Many Crowns, song (Tune: Diademata) by Stephen Darlington
  9.   Jesu, Lover of my soul (Tune: Aberystwyth) by Stephen Darlington
  10.   Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty (Tune: Nicaea), for chorus & organ by Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford
  11.   Glory be to Jesus (Tune: Caswall) by Stephen Darlington
  12.   Janáček, Liszt: Mass after Liszt's 'Messe pour Orgue', JW XII/4: V. Benedictus
  13.   Now thank we all our God (Nun danket) by Stephen Darlington
  14.   Janáček, Liszt: Mass after Liszt's 'Messe pour Orgue', JW XII/4: II. Gloria
  15.   Nearer My God to Thee, for voice & piano (or orchestra) by Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford
  16.   Janáček, Liszt: Mass after Liszt's 'Messe pour Orgue', JW XII/4: IV. Sanctus
  17.   The Day of Resurrection! (tune Ellacombe), No. 117 by Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford
  18.   Morning Has Broken, song (Tune: Bunessan) by Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford
  19.   Jerusalem from "Enola Holmes 2" by Clive Driskill-Smith
  20.   Jerusalem by Clive Driskill-Smith
  21.   Janáček: Zdrávas Maria, JW II/14 featuring Stephen Darlington
  22.   O Jesus, I Have Promised, hymn (tune "Wolvercote") (New English Hymnal No. 420) by Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford
  23.   All glory, laud and honour (St Theodulph - Valet will ich dir geben) by Stephen Darlington
  24.   Janáček: Veni Sancte Spiritus, JW II/13
  25.   Janáček: Exaudi Deus, JW II/3
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