Frederick James

Frederick James (Freddie James) is an Associate Lecturer at the Lucerne School of Music (part of Lucerne School of Applied Sciences and Arts), where he leads an organ class. He serves as Hauptorganist at St. Maria zu Franziskanern parish in Lucerne. His roles combine teaching, performance, and historical music practice.

Education:

• Choral training at Southwark Cathedral, London
• Organ studies with Jacques van Oortmerssen at Amsterdam Conservatory
• Master’s in Musicology from St John's College, University of Cambridge
• Further studies at Stuttgart State Academy of Music (with Ludger Lohmann, Jörg Halubek) and Schola Cantorum Basel (with Francesco Corti, Andrea Marcon, Tobias Lindner)

Research & Performance Focus:

• Specializes in Baroque and Classical organ repertoire
• Expertise in historical performance practices and liturgical music
• Active as continuo performer with ensembles like Venice Baroque Orchestra and Luzerner Sinfonieorchester

Awards:

• Recognized in prestigious organ competitions worldwide, including Innsbruck, Alkmaar, and Pistoia

Artistic Activities:

• Solo recitals at landmarks like Westminster Abbey, King’s College Cambridge, and Grossmünster Zürich
• Regular collaborations with international orchestras and early music groups