Three Hymn Tune Preludes

A selection of three hymn tune preludes composed by Francis Jackson and arranged for Organ.

Dr Francis Jackson CBE is a British organist and composer. He was born in Malton, Yorkshire and received his early education as aChorister at York Minster under his precursor, the legendary Sir Edward Bairstow. Jackson succeeded Bairstow as Organist of York Minster in 1946, a post he held until his official retirement in 1982. His extensive output of sacredand secular music includes canticles, anthems, hymn tunes, organ pieces, two acclaimed monodramas, an overture, a concerto, a symphony, and solo songs. Jackson's creative output has continued since his retirement.