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Harry Gabb was an English organist associated with Westminster Abbey and the Chapel Royal. He served as a sub-organist at Westminster Abbey and later held the office of organist at the Chapel Royal from 1970 to 1983. His work belongs to the English cathedral and royal-chapel organ tradition, in which performance, worship services, accompaniment, and the maintenance of musical standards are closely connected.
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What were Harry Gabb's main organ posts?
William Harry Gabb was sub-organist at St Paul's Cathedral from 1946 to 1974 and Organist, Choirmaster, and Composer at the Chapel Royal from 1953 to 1974. Earlier, he was Organist and Master of Choristers at Llandaff Cathedral from 1937 to 1946.
Was Harry Gabb an organist at Westminster Abbey?
His best-documented appointments were at St Paul's Cathedral and the Chapel Royal, rather than an organist post at Westminster Abbey. He served as St Paul's sub-organist from 1946 to 1974 and Chapel Royal organist from 1953 to 1974.
What did Harry Gabb do at the Chapel Royal?
He served as Organist, Choirmaster, and Composer at the Chapels Royal from 1953 to 1974. The role placed him in charge of music for a royal chapel whose choir includes gentlemen and choristers.
What honors did Harry Gabb receive?
He was appointed MVO in 1961 and CVO in 1974, and received a Lambeth Doctor of Music in 1974. He also taught and examined organ playing at Trinity College of Music from 1946 to 1988.
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