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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
National
Aaliyah Rugg

'World's oldest organist' went from Butlins to the Liverpool Philharmonic

Liverpool's 'longest standing' resident organist "bring happiness to so many people".

David Nicholas, 87, is well-known for his incredible dedication and passion for theatre and cinema music and of course his organ playing skills. Being the longest serving resident organist at the Liverpool Philharmonic, arriving full time in 1989, Dave said there is "nowhere like it in the world" as it brings joy to many people across the world.

Dave, who believes he is one of the "oldest in the business", performs for the Philharmonic film screenings and has never missed a single show during the 33 years he has been there. But his unique skillset allows him the "unusual" performance of creating theatrical sounds on the classical organ.

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