Gerard Gillen

Gerard Thomas Gillen (born 16 August 1942) is one of the most prominent Irish organists and a Professor Emeritus in Music at Maynooth University. As an organist, he has performed globally and recorded several CDs. Gillen's research interests lie in the areas of Catholic church music, organ building, and performance practice.
Gillen was born in Dublin and came in contact with organ playing through John Clery, organist of the Franciscan Church of the Immaculate Conception on Merchant's Quay, Dublin. He... meer