David Baskeyfield was appointed Artistic Director of the East Carolina Musical Arts Education Foundation in 2023, and concurrently to the position of Organist and Choir Director at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Commended for his “masterful artistry” (The Diapason) and “stunning virtuosity and musicality” (Choir and Organ), Mr. Baskeyfield has earned a reputation as a captivating performer, whose effortless technical facility is tempered by intelligent and mature interpretation, and informed above all by intuitive and communicative musicianship. His repertoire is wide and eclectic, at home with the music of the Old Masters of the 17th-century and the great 19th-century virtuosos. He is also one of relatively few organists in North America to improvise regularly in recital.
Mr. Baskeyfield studied Law at Oxford University and holds Master’s and Doctoral degrees from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY, where he has also served as a faculty member in sacred music. He is the recipient of an unusual number of first prizes in playing competitions; these include the Canadian International Organ Competition, St Albans, Miami, and the AGO National Competition in Organ Improvisation, all with audience prize. He has recorded for ATMA Classique and Acis Productions.
Alongside solo performance, Mr. Baskeyfield enjoys work as a collaborative pianist, continuo player, and occasional cocktail pianist. He has been broadcast a number of times on American Public Media’s Pipedreams, as well as NPR’s With Heart and Voice and as part of the daily playlist on Western NY classical station WXXI. He has occasionally given theatre organ recitals. Since moving to eastern North Carolina, David has been able to devote considerably more time to offshore sportfishing and scuba diving than had been feasible in upstate NY. He shares his house with two springer spaniels, Lucy and Wilbur.
David Baskeyfield is represented in North America by Karen McFarlane Artists, Inc.
Mr. Baskeyfield studied Law at Oxford University and holds Master’s and Doctoral degrees from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY, where he has also served as a faculty member in sacred music. He is the recipient of an unusual number of first prizes in playing competitions; these include the Canadian International Organ Competition, St Albans, Miami, and the AGO National Competition in Organ Improvisation, all with audience prize. He has recorded for ATMA Classique and Acis Productions.
Alongside solo performance, Mr. Baskeyfield enjoys work as a collaborative pianist, continuo player, and occasional cocktail pianist. He has been broadcast a number of times on American Public Media’s Pipedreams, as well as NPR’s With Heart and Voice and as part of the daily playlist on Western NY classical station WXXI. He has occasionally given theatre organ recitals. Since moving to eastern North Carolina, David has been able to devote considerably more time to offshore sportfishing and scuba diving than had been feasible in upstate NY. He shares his house with two springer spaniels, Lucy and Wilbur.
David Baskeyfield is represented in North America by Karen McFarlane Artists, Inc.