Born in Manchester in 1967, Martin Baker studied at the
Royal Northern College of Music, Chetham’s School of
Music, and Downing College, Cambridge, then held positions
at London’s Westminster and St Paul’s Cathedrals before
being appointed to Westminster Abbey at the age of 24. In
2000 he returned to Westminster Cathedral as Master of
Music, where he is responsible for directing the worldrenowned
choir in its daily choral programme and busy
schedule of concerts, tours and recordings. Martin Baker is
also much sought after as an organist, playing frequent solo
concerts in the UK and around the world.