WEIR, Gillian

Dame Gillian Weir is a distinguished organist. In January 2021, Decca released a 22-CD box-set titled "Celebration" to commemorate her 80th birthday, receiving significant praise. Gramophone magazine featured a review of the release and a tribute article, naming her a Gramophone Icon. Her career has been described as that of a "foremost international organ superstar."

Weir has established The Dame Gillian Weir Messiaen Prize, awarded annually to students of the Royal Birmingham Conservatory for outstanding performances of Olivier Messiaen's works. The prize, valued at £10,000, is distributed over ten years. The competition finals are held as part of the New Paths Music Spring Festival in Beverley, with competitors performing on the Minster's organ. She has also served on competition juries and has been interviewed about her career and French organ music. Weir has a presence on Spotify, with a notable number of monthly listeners.