Douglas Edward Hopkins

Douglas Edward Hopkins (23 December 1902 – 1992) was a cathedral organist, who served at Peterborough Cathedral and Canterbury Cathedral.[1]

Background

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Douglas Edward Hopkins, D.Mus, FRAM, FRCO, was born on 23 December 1902 in London.

He studied at the Royal Academy of Music and the Guildhall School of Music. He was a professor at the Royal Academy of Music where he taught organ and choir training.

Career

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Sub-organist: St Paul's Cathedral 1927 - 1946

Organist of:

Cultural offices
Preceded by Organist and Master of the Choristers of Peterborough Cathedral
1946-1953
Succeeded by
Preceded by Organist and Master of the Choristers of Canterbury Cathedral
1953-1955
Succeeded by

References

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  1. ^ The Succession of Organists. Watkins Shaw