Martin Neary
Martin Neary | |
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Neary c. 2005 | |
| Born | 28 March 1940 London, England |
| Died | 27 September 2025 (aged 85) |
| Alma mater | Cambridge University |
| Occupation | Organist and choral conductor |
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Martin Gerard James Neary LVO (28 March 1940 – 27 September 2025) was an English organist and choral conductor. He was master of music at Winchester Cathedral from 1972 to 1988, and organist and master of the choristers at Westminster Abbey from 1988 to 1998. He commissioned new works from composers including Jonathan Harvey and John Tavener. In 1997 he was music director of the funeral service for Princess Diana.