David Briggs

Full biography David Briggs

David Briggs is a well-known composer, multi-instrumentalist, and music producer. While there are several musicians with the same name, David Paul Briggs and David John Briggs, this write-up focuses on David Briggs, who was born on 22 February 1962 in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England.

David Briggs is widely recognized for his brilliant organ transcriptions of symphonic music by composers such as Gustav Mahler , Franz Liszt, and Anton Bruckner. He has built an international reputation for his work, performing extensively in Europe, America, Asia, and Australia.

David Briggs started his musical career as a chorister in Worcester Cathedral, before attending King's School Worcester and then studying music at Oxford University. He then went on to become a cathedral organist at Truro and Gloucester Cathedrals before returning to Worcester Cathedral in 1997 as the Master of Music.

Apart from his work as an organist, David Briggs has also composed and arranged music for a variety of media, including film, television, and radio. He has composed several works for the organ, including his Symphony No. 1 for Organ, which he premiered at the Royal Festival Hall in London in 2008.

David Briggs has also collaborated with several notable musicians throughout his career, including Pink Floyd's Roger Waters and Eric Clapton. He has produced and played keyboards on many albums and tracks, including Waters' opera, "Ça Ira," and Clapton's album, "Pilgrim."

In addition to his musical endeavors, David Briggs is also a writer and has published two poetry collections. He is married to the artist and illustrator Jane Ray, whom he often collaborates with on children's books and other projects.

Overall, David Briggs is a versatile and accomplished musician, composer, and producer, whose work has spanned across numerous musical genres and media.