Stephen Darlington is one of the country’s leading choral conductors of 16th century and modern sacred music. He has been Director of Music and Tutor in Music at Christ Church since 1985 and was previously Director of Music at St. Alban’s Abbey and artistic director of the world-famous International Organ Festival. He has established Christ Church College as an acknowledged centre of academic musical excellence, and maintained the highest choral traditions of the Church of England in the Cathedral. An extensive discography comprising over 50 CDs includes several award-winning recordings. Stephen has taken the choir worldwide, performing with many great artists including Pacido Domingo, Jose Carreras, James Bowman, Paul Whelan, John-Mark Ainsley and Chris Maltman and collaborated with contemporary composers such as Judith Weir, John Tavener and Howard Goodall. He is currently Choragus of the University of Oxford and the holder of a Lambeth Doctorate.

Stephen is represented by Val Fancourt Music Management