Guillaume Ormond
Guillaume Ormond (1896–1971) was a cathedral organist, who served at Truro Cathedral.[1] He was the nephew of artist John Singer Sargent and uncle of Richard Ormond,the former Director of the National Maritime Museum from 1986-2000.
Background
(Francis) Guillaume Ormond was born on 27 January 1896 in Sanremo, Italy.
He was educated at Westminster School and the Royal College of Music and Exeter College, Oxford
Career
Assistant organist:
- Chester Cathedral 1925 - 1926
- Ely Cathedral 1927 - 1929
Organist of:
- Truro Cathedral 1929 - 1970[2]
| Cultural offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Dykes Bower |
Organist and Master of the Choristers of Truro Cathedral 1929-1970 |
Succeeded by John Charles Winter |
References
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