Background
WEIR, Gillian was born on January 17, 1941 in Martinborough, New Zealand. Daughter of Cecil Alexander Weir and Clarice Mildred Foy Weir (nee Bignell).
concert organist and harpsichordist
WEIR, Gillian was born on January 17, 1941 in Martinborough, New Zealand. Daughter of Cecil Alexander Weir and Clarice Mildred Foy Weir (nee Bignell).
Wanganui Giris’ College, New Zealand and Royal College, of Music, London.
Organist and harpsichordist. Organist and latterly as harpsichordist also. Has appeared with all leading British orchestras and with many abroad, under leading conductors.
Many radio and television appearances.
Adjudicator in international competitions and artist-in-residence at major universities. Gives lectures and master classes in many countries.
Many premieres including first British performance of Messiaen’s Meditations of 1972. Many wnrks written for her including concertos by William Mathias and Peter Racine Fricker.
President Incorporated Association of Organists (first woman President) 1981-1983.
Executive Council, Royal College, of Organists (first woman.
1981-1985, Council (first woman member) since 1977. Royal Academy, of Music 1989.
Married Lawrence Irving Phelps in 1972.