Blessed City: The Life and Works of Edward C. Bairstow

Edward C. Bairstow, for 33 years, Organist and Choirmaster of York Minster and for 17 years Professor of Music at Durham University, was one of the best known musicians of his day. His achievements as exponent, composer, conductor and above all, teacher, were acknowledged throughout the English speaking world. A formidable character, who dealt ruthlessly with mediocrity, he nevertheless inspired intense loyalty, admiration and affection, and his influence was far-reaching. This book, published 50 years after his death, includes five chapters of his unfinished biography.