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Globe Trotter: A conversation with Thomas Trotter
Not too many of today’s organists have a listing in The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians. One who does is Thomas Trotter, who has made his mark with a dazzling, effortless technique and compelling interpretations. In 2001 the Royal Philharmonic Society presented their Instrumentalist Award to Trotter, citing him as “one of the foremost exponents of the organist’s art” who “makes the organ one of the most warmly romantic of instruments. His technical and musical accomplishments have played a significant role in raising the profile of the organ, an instrument at the heart of British music-making.” Trotter was the first (and so far, only) organist to win this award.
Trotter has a busy schedule, underpinned by his position as City Organist in Birmingham, England; he is now also Artistic Adviser and Resident Organist of the Klais organ at Symphony Hall there, where he gave the opening recital in October 2001. He also serves as organist at St. Margaret’s Church, Westminster Abbey, along with teaching, and performing concerts in Europe and the U.S. Trotter presents upwards of 50 concerts a year (about half of those, in Birmingham). He has performed with many orchestras, including the Vienna, Berlin, London, and Roya
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Thomas Trotter
LONDON (St. Gile’s Cripplegate) “The audience was not disappointed; this was one of the best recitals I have attended in recent times; the combination of one of the greatest players of this, or any, age and an outstanding organ made for a superb evening of music.”
Choir and Organ, July/Aug 2008
RECORDING REVIEW:
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“Edwin Lemare is acknowledged as one of the greatest organ virtuosos of all time, but I wouldn’t put money on him in a straight bout with Trotter, unquestionably one of today’s greatest organists, who is here on unbeatable form.”
International Record Review, Jan 2008
HAMILTON, ONT “… Thomas Trotter completely deserves his high repute in the organ world. His technical prowess, although it is able to make light of all problems, is, nevertheless, the servant of a musical intelligence that is both mature and versatile.”
The American Organist
BIRMINGHAM (Birmingham Town Hall) “A capacity audience heard Thomas Trotter play a challenging program … with impressive artistry and the technical mastery that places him firmly in the top echelon of international recitalists …”
Birmingham Evening Mail