James Orford is a prize-winning organist and pianist based in London. He is currently the Organist and Assistant Director of Music at St Paul’s Church, Knightsbridge and is pursuing a portfolio freelance career, working as both a soloist and accompanist. He has a vast amount of experience in a wide range of disciplines having worked in a variety of institutions. His most recent positions include being the Acting College Organist and Head of Organ at Eton College and the Organist in Residence at Westminster Cathedral. He has also completed organ scholarships at St Paul’s and Truro Cathedrals, the Royal Hospital Chelsea, and King’s College, London.  Having started his organ studies with James McVinnie and Christian Wilson, he later studied with Bine Bryndorf and David Titterington at the Royal Academy of Music. He obtained top marks in both his undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and was awarded the Duchess of Gloucester’s award for exemplary studentship upon completion of his undergraduate course. In recognition of this, he was subsequently awarded one of the Academy’s prestigious Bicentenary Scholarships for his Master’s degree. For further information, please visit www.jamesorford.com to find out about all the other aspects of James’ musical career.