Delighted to see a colour photograph of Dr Jackson in yesterday's York Press,(17 Oct),
spread across four columns, holding his congratulatory postcard from HM Queen, on his
centenary, 2 October. A radiant expression from a 70 year old
and I understand
from a friend at York Rec Music Society that he remains lively and articulate. The
photo supported by an editorial covering his mentor and teacher, Dr Edward Bairstow.
Dr Jackson received the Fellowship of the Royal College of Organists with the Limpus prize 1937
graduating with a BMus from Durham University. When Dr Bairstow became ill, Francis
Jackson was appointed assistant organist at York Minster and after Dr Bairstow's death
in 1946, he was invited by Dean Eric Milner to take over as organist and Master of
the Music, a post he held until retiring in 1982. He gave recitals all over the world,
making numerous recordings of solo organ music and choral music with the Minster choir,
and his recital career continued past his 95th birthday. As a composer, his output
has not abated since retirement and he has more than 150 published works to his name.
A life crowded with incident! - I've now ordered a copy of his autobiography,
Music for a Long While, (2013), eager to learn more
spread across four columns, holding his congratulatory postcard from HM Queen, on his
centenary, 2 October. A radiant expression from a 70 year old
and I understandfrom a friend at York Rec Music Society that he remains lively and articulate. The
photo supported by an editorial covering his mentor and teacher, Dr Edward Bairstow.
Dr Jackson received the Fellowship of the Royal College of Organists with the Limpus prize 1937
graduating with a BMus from Durham University. When Dr Bairstow became ill, Francis
Jackson was appointed assistant organist at York Minster and after Dr Bairstow's death
in 1946, he was invited by Dean Eric Milner to take over as organist and Master of
the Music, a post he held until retiring in 1982. He gave recitals all over the world,
making numerous recordings of solo organ music and choral music with the Minster choir,
and his recital career continued past his 95th birthday. As a composer, his output
has not abated since retirement and he has more than 150 published works to his name.
A life crowded with incident! - I've now ordered a copy of his autobiography,
Music for a Long While, (2013), eager to learn more
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