Mervyn_John_Byers

Mervyn John Byers

Mervyn John Byers

Australian organist

Mervyn John Byers FTCL ARCO (CHM) FRSCM (Hon) (23 March 1924 – 2 March 2011) was an Australian organist and composer.

Background

He was born on 23 March 1924 in Burwood, Sydney. After five years' war service, he won a scholarship to the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. He then completed his education at the University of London.

After he retired from Selby Abbey in 1987 he moved back to Australia.

He died on 2 March 2011 in Blackheath, NSW

Appointments

Recordings

He is well known for the recording of organ music he produced from Selby Abbey in 1969.

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References

  1. [1]
    Who's who in Australia, Volume 17; Volumes 19-22. The Herald, 1965
  2. [2]
    Musical opinion and music trade review - Volume 111, Issue 1324; Volume 111 - Page 125
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