Allen Quinn & Colin Stuart

These recitals are free and short, and are followed by tea, coffee and biscuits. Donations to the Cathedral funds are gratefully received.

Allen Quinn

Hailing from Tipperary, Ireland, Allen is a baritone, composer and conductor based in Aberdeen. He has just completed his undergraduate studies for the Bachelor of Music degree at the University of Aberdeen. He is currently studying voice under the tutelage of renowned operatic soprano, Judith Howarth. During his studies, Allen was a tenor in the University Chapel and Chamber Choirs and the University Opera Society. He regularly sings with both the St. Machar’s and St. Andrew’s Cathedral Choirs. 

He will be returning to the University in the new year to read for an MMus in Composition under Philip Cooke and to continue his vocal studies under Judith Howarth.

Colin Stuart

Colin was born and educated in Aberdeen. He was Organist at St Mary's, King Street from the age of 14 and had organ lessons here at St Andrew's Cathedral. After reading music at Aberdeen University, he completed his studies at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire where his tutors were John Bishop, organ and Philip Martin, piano. He won the BMI Organ Recital prize in 1984. His concert career has included solo performances with Bristol Chamber Orchestra (Rheinberger Organ Concerto No 1), Brent Symphony Orchestra (Handel Organ Concerto No.4 and Poulenc Organ Concerto) and recently a performance of Saint Saens Organ Symphony in St John's Smith Square, London. He has played for many live and recorded broadcasts for the BBC including several with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. 

Colin was Organist at St. John's Wood Church, London for 34 years and during that time worked with many Performance groups including English Chamber Choir and Royal Ballet. Colin returned to live in the North-East last summer and has, since November, been playing regularly for services at St Andrew's Cathedral.