Martin Neary
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Martin Neary is an English organist and choral conductor. He is a former organist of Winchester Cathedral and Westminster Abbey.
As the organist at Westminster Abbey, he was the musical director of the funeral service for Diana, Princess of Wales.
He has been particularly active in the promotion of the music of John Tavener, whose "Song for Athene" was performed by the choir of the Abbey as Diana's coffin was borne out by the pallbearers.
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| Preceded by Simon Preston |
Organist and Master of the Choristers of Westminster Abbey 1988–1999 |
Succeeded by James O'Donnell |
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