Douglas Mews (born 1956), is a New Zealand classical organist and harpsichordist. He holds the position of City Organist, Wellington, New Zealand.


Biography

Mews was born in England. He was educated at St Peter's College, Auckland. He graduated from University of Auckland with a Masters degree in in organ and harpsichord in 1980, having studied with Anthony Jennings, astudent of Maxwell Fernie. He then continued his harpsichord studies with Bob van Asperen at the Royal Conservatory in The Hague, gaining Certificaat Koninkijk Cons. At The Hague, Mews also expanded his interest in historical keyboards to include the Fortepiano. He presently holds the position of [[ ]Lecturer]], in organ, Harpsichord, Fortepiano, Keyboard Skills at the New Zealand School of Music, (Victoria University of Wellington). He broadcasts for Radio New Zealand Concert and tours for Chamber Music New Zealand; Wellington City Organist, choir director at St Teresa's church, Karori, Wellington; he has recorded performances, including the Haydn Trios with Flute and Cello.[1][2]

Recordings

Awards/Honours

Notes

  1. ^ Mews; The Kapiti Chorale presents The Face of Peace, Concert programme, Sunday 17 August 2008, St Paul's Anglican Church, Parapaumu, p. 2.
  2. ^ The Maxwell Fernie trust, 100 Year tribute to Maxwell Fernie, Sunday, 25 April 2010, Prograame notes.