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Henry Fairs is Professor of Organ at Universität der Künste Berlin and Adjunct Professor at Suddanskmusikkonservatorium in Esbjerg. An internationally acclaimed performer, he appears at major festivals worldwide including Silbermann-Tage (DE), Bachfest Leipzig, Internationale Meisterorganisten Innsbruck (AT), and Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre (JP).
His research focuses on comprehensive performance projects including complete organ works of Bach, Reger, Alain, Liszt, and Messiaen. Fairs specializes in 19th-20th century repertoire and has premiered works by Franz Danksagmüller.
Education includes studies at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and postgraduate training in Paris, Cologne, and Vienna under masters including David Saint and Michael Radulescu. Teaching positions:
- Royal Birmingham Conservatoire (2005-2020)
- Visiting Professor at Musikhochschule Leipzig (2018-2020)
- Honorary Professor at University of St Andrews (2014-present)
Awards include top prizes at Odense, Chartres, and Paris competitions. He regularly judges international competitions and mentors prize-winning students who hold prestigious church and academic positions worldwide.
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