Hubert Best

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Hubert Best (born 1952) was an English cathedral organist, who served in St. Philip's Cathedral, Birmingham. [1]

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Background

Hubert Best was born on 24 March 1952 in Durban, South Africa. He was educated at Rhodes University.

He studied organ at the Royal Academy of Music. [2]

Career

Assistant Organist of :

Organist of:

Cultural offices
Preceded by Organist and Master of the Choristers of St. Philip's Cathedral, Birmingham
1978-1985
Succeeded by

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References

  1. The Succession of Organists. Watkins Shaw.
  2. 20th Century Cathedral Organists. Enid Bird