The Australian organist Marko Sever has emerged as a powerful presence in the organ world. Equally at home in the concert hall and in the liturgy, his virtuosic performances have taken him to some of the most prestigious venues across Europe and Australasia.

 

Marko returned to Australia after six years working and studying in London, where he gained experience at the highest level of the English cathedral tradition. His time in the UK culminated in two years at Westminster Cathedral, where he regularly accompanied and directed the famed Cathedral Choir. While at the Cathedral, he recorded his debut CD, Symphonie-Passion, on its world-famous Grand Organ. The recording received a five-star review in Choir & Organ magazine and was featured on BBC Radio 3.

 

Prior to this, Marko spent two years at St Albans Cathedral, where, alongside playing regularly for the choral liturgies, he assisted in the training of the Cathedral choristers. He also held positions at All Saints Margaret Street and The London Oratory, building on earlier experience in the choral tradition at St James’ King Street, Sydney.

 

A graduate of the Royal Academy of Music in London, Marko received his master’s degree in Organ Performance, studying organ with David Titterington and Gerard Brooks, and choral conducting with Patrick Russill. He has also received further tuition from Colin Walsh, Martin Baker, and David Cassan.

 

Since returning home, Marko has taken up the position of Organist & Assistant Director of Music at St James’ King Street, Sydney. He has also commenced a master’s degree in Conducting at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, studying with Ben Northey. In addition to his work as a performer and conductor, Marko has joined the team of presenters at 2MBS Fine Music Sydney, where he co-hosts Colours of the King.

 

Marko received his formative training from Philip Swanton at both Canberra Grammar School and the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. A prizewinning Fellow of the Royal College of Organists, his repertoire spans five centuries of the finest music written for the organ.

 

Away from music, Marko is partial to travel, old buildings, and wine.

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