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Alexander Fishburn

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About Alexander

Hello! I am an Organist, Singer and Conductor based in Liverpool, England.
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Alex's musical career began as a Chorister at Durham Cathedral, where he began his Organ studies under Cathedral Organist, James Lancelot. Alex continued his studies at Chetham's School if Music with Christopher Stokes, and at the Royal College of Music with Margaret Phillips. Alex has held posts at All Saints Cheltenham, St John, Meopham and St Peter & Paul, Bromley. He now combines his post as Sub Organist at Liverpool Cathedral with a freelance music career, playing, conducting and singing for concerts, weddings and funerals. Recent recitals include Liverpool Cathedral and Holy Trinity, Southport; both of which included outings of Elgar's "Sonata in G", Opus 28.

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Musicianship
Genres:
Christmas, Traditional church music, Classical, Baroque, Early music, Renaissance
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Instruments:
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Event types:
Church service, Wedding, Funeral / Memorial service, Private event, Concert
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Other skills:
Composer, Orchestrator, Transcription, Perfect pitch, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Arranger, Fluent improviser, Singing teaching
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Alexander's Song list

Often requested for Weddings:
Handel: Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
Handel: Air from the "Water Music"
Vierne: Final from Symphony 1 in D
Widor: Toccata from Symphony 5 in F
Wagner: the "Bridal Chorus" from Lohengrin
Clarke: Trumpet Voluntary / The Prince of Denmark's March
Purcell: Trumpet Tune in D
Charpentier: Prelude from the Te Deum
Mendelssohn: "Wedding March" from A Midsummer Night's Dream
Stanley: Trumpet Tune in D
Karg-Elert: Triumphal March on "Nun Danket"
Wesley: Choral Song
Handel: "Hornpipe" from the "Water Music"
German: Festive Trumpet Tune
Bach: Jesu, joy of man's desiring
Bach: Air on the G string
Pachelbel: Canon in D
Schubert: Ave Maria
Other repertoire:
Buxtehude: Prelude and Fugue in D, BuxWV 139
Buxtehude: Chaconne in E Minor, BuxWV 160
Bach: Toccata, Adagio and Fugue in C, BWV 564
Bach: Toccata in D Minor, BWV 538(i)
Bach: Prelude and Fugue in A Minor, BWV 543
Bach: Prelude and Fugue in C, 547
Bach: Wir glauben all'an einen Gott, BWV 680
Bach: Leibster Jesu, Wir sind hier (three settings), BWV 706, 730, 731
Bach: Jesu, meine freude, BWV 1105
Bach: Kyrie, Gott Vater in Eqigkeit, BWV 669
Stanford: Six Short Preludes and Postludes, Set 1, No 2
Stanford: Six Short Preludes and Postludes, Set 1, No 4
Stanford: Six Short Preludes and Postludes, Set 2, No 1
Stanford: Six Short Preludes and Postludes, Set 2, No 2
Stanford: Six Short Preludes and Postludes, Set 2, No 6
Harris: Prelude (from Four Short Pieces)
Harris: Flourish for an Occasion
Whitlock: Allegretto (Five Short Pieces)
Whitlock: Folk Tune (Five Short Pieces)
Whitlock: Andante Tranquillo (Five Short Pieces)
Whitlock: Fidelis (Four Extemporisations)
Whitlock: Salix (Plymouth Suite)
Alain: Choral Dorien
Cocker: Tuba Tune
Cocker: Interlude
Lefebure-Wely: Sortie in E flat
Lefebure-Wely: Andante "Choeur de Voix Humaines"
Vaughan Williams: Prelude on Rhosymedre
Bedard: Variations on Sine Nomine
Gardonyi: Mozart Changes
Yon: Toccatina for Flute ("Humoresque")
and many, many more...!
Customer questions

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

Not a problem! If timings change, I will always do my best to ensure I can still accommodate you.

How much time do you need to set up?

30 minutes.

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

Yes, however my repertoire is far larger than this and I encourage discussion to find the best music for the occasion.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

I am always happy to discuss learning new repertoire specifically for you.

Alexander's Prices

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£29
Up to 1 hour£115
Up to 2 hours£230
Up to 3 hours£345

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Audio Recording
+£30.75
Video recording
+£61.50
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Alexander's Reviews

From Encore customers:

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Camille C
2 years ago
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5 out of 5

Alexander was the absolute best!

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Louise W
2 years ago
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5 out of 5

Really nice guy

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Gary B
2 years ago
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5 out of 5

WOW! Alex is an incredible musician, a wonderful person and played a superb part as an integral part of our wedding. With the obvious COVID problems our booking was over a year old and had to be changed on numerous occasions and Alex and Encore were great in any changes. Alex always kept in contact, was always on the front foot planning and asking questions making sure everything was just the way it needed to be. He would always go the extra mile, keeping in close contact, checking out the organ prior to playing, attending our wedding rehearsal and making the day so special. We will never forget the first time we heard him play Widor's Toccata at our rehearsal, it took all of our breathes away. On the day he was a joy, professional and always so personable. Thanks to Alex for making our day so wonderful. We can't recommend highly enough! Gary & Sophie

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Jonathan R
5 years ago
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5 out of 5

Everything was great; Alex helped us choose the music ahead of time which was really useful given we werent sure what to play. He arrived promptly on the day and climbed into the rather tight organ space without complaint! I am no expert in organ playing and was somewhat distracted by the act of getting married, but as far as I could tell everything was played beautifully and went off without a hitch. Wouldn't hesitate at all in recommending him for future events. Thanks!

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Andrew C
9 years ago

It was a lovely recital, lovely playing, registration and super programme. Look forward to seeing and hearing you again.