Peter Hurford OBE is a British organist, born St Cecilia's day (November 22) 1930 in Minehead, Somerset. He studied both music and law at Jesus College, Cambridge, graduating with dual degrees, subsequently obtaining an enviable reputation for both musical scholarship and organ playing. He is best known for his interpretations of Bach, having recorded the complete Bach organ works for Decca. His expertise also encompasses recordings of the Romantic literature for organ, which are notable for attention to stylistic detail.

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