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James O’Donnell gets New Year Honours parting gift

Conductor’s exceptional Westminster Abbey career marked by award of the LVO

Even as he packs his suitcase and prepares for a new life in the US, James O’Donnell will be sure to mark his diary for an important return trip to London. The organist and conductor is due to visit Buckingham Palace in the near future

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