Harold Lester

British pianist, harpsichordist, organist, continuo player, conductor, and Professor of Harpsichord and Baroque music. Born in London, England, UK. He studied at the Trinity College Of Music, London. He has been principal pianist with the London Symphony Orchestra (piano/celeste, 1959-1964), The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the New Philharmonia Orchestra, the London Philharmonic Orchestra, and the London Sinfonietta, frequently as a soloist. He has worked extensively in the world of opera as a répétiteur. Professor of Harpsichord and Baroque music at Kingston University.