Edward Bairstow

Sir Edward Cuthbert Bairstow was born in Huddersfield on August 22, 1874 and died in York on May 1, 1946. He was an English organist and composer in the Anglican church music tradition. He studied under John Farmer, Balliol College, Oxford, and while articled under Frederick Bridge of Westminster Abbey received tuition from Walter Alcock. After holding posts in London, Wigan and Leeds, he served as organist of York Minster from 1913 to his death.