Matthew Camidge

Matthew Camidge (25 May 1764 – 23 October 1844 York) was a well-known musician in the north of England[ref. desired], famous for his virtuosity as an organist; he is also a composer and conductor who has conducted oratorios. His compositions reflect solid craftsmanship but contain few innovations.

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Matthew Camidge (1764-1844) was much better known during his time as an extraordinary organist rather than as a composer. His impromptu organ playing showed not only dazzling technique and musicianship but also a thorough grounding in the tenets of theory.Matthew Camidge (1764-1844) was much better known during his time as an extraordinary organist rather than as a composer. He belonged to a well-known family line of organists: he served as his father’s assistant and in 1799 succeeded him as organist of York Minster. After Matthew himself retired in 1842, his son succeeded him. His impromptu organ playing showed not only dazzling technique and musicianship but also a thorough grounding in the tenets of theory. He played an active part in the musical life of York, promoting music festivals and appearing as a soloist in piano and organ concertos.

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