Martin Baker

Who is Martin Baker?

Martin Baker is Master of Music at Westminster Cathedral, a position he has held since 2000.

Martin Baker was educated at the Royal Northern College of Music Junior School, Chetham's School of Music, St Ambrose College, and attended Downing College, Cambridge as an Organ Scholar from 1985-88. He subsequently held appointments at Westminster Cathedral, St Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey

Martin Baker won first prize in the Improvisation Competition at the St Albans International Organ Festival in 1997.

While his position at Westminster Cathedral is primarily focused on choral direction, he maintains an international profile as an organ recitalist, and is known particularly for his skill in organ improvisation.