Richard Elliott
Biography
Elliott was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. He originally planned to become a studio musician and studied organ as part of this goal. After studies at the preparatory division of the Peabody Conservatory and the Catholic University of America, he received a bachelor's degree from the Curtis Institute of Music while also serving as an assistant organist for the Wanamaker Organ. It was while he was a student at Curtis that Elliott joined the LDS Church. He served a mission for the LDS Church in Argentina from 1981 to 1983. Elliott received Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees from the Eastman School of Music, studying under David Craighead. He then became a professor of music at Brigham Young University. He was appointed a Tabernacle organist when Robert Cundick retired in 1991. In addition to accompanying the Tabernacle Choir and giving recitals at Temple Square, Elliott has recorded many organ pieces with various labels and occasionally gives organ recitals at various locations across the United States. Several of Elliott's arrangements for organ have been published, many by Jackman Music.
Known For(20 works)
O Holy Night: Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir
2022O Holy Night: Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir
2022
Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square featuring Renee Fleming and Claire Bloom
2006Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square featuring Renee Fleming and Claire Bloom
2006
The Joy of Christmas with Angela Lansbury
2002The Joy of Christmas with Angela Lansbury
2002
Angels Among Us: The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square featuring Kristin Chenoweth
2019Angels Among Us: The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square featuring Kristin Chenoweth
2019
Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square Featuring Audra McDonald and Peter Graves
2005Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square Featuring Audra McDonald and Peter Graves
2005
Silent Night, Holy Night with Walter Cronkite
2003Silent Night, Holy Night with Walter Cronkite
2003
Glad Christmas Tidings Featuring David Archuleta
2011Glad Christmas Tidings Featuring David Archuleta
2011
Let The Season In
2014Let The Season In
2014
Once Upon A Christmas Featuring Jane Seymour and Nathan Gunn
2012Once Upon A Christmas Featuring Jane Seymour and Nathan Gunn
2012
Home for the Holidays: Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Orchestra at Temple Square
2013Home for the Holidays: Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Orchestra at Temple Square
2013
Hallelujah!
2016Hallelujah!
2016
Rejoice and Be Merry!
2008Rejoice and Be Merry!
2008
Christmas Day in the Morning
2020Christmas Day in the Morning
2020
O Come, Little Children
2017O Come, Little Children
2017
A Merry Little Christmas with Sutton Foster and Hugh Bonneville
2018A Merry Little Christmas with Sutton Foster and Hugh Bonneville
2018
20 Years of Christmas With The Tabernacle Choir
202120 Years of Christmas With The Tabernacle Choir
2021
The Wonder of Christmas featuring Frederica von Stade & Bryn Terfel
2004The Wonder of Christmas featuring Frederica von Stade & Bryn Terfel
2004
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year Featuring Natalie Cole
2010The Most Wonderful Time of the Year Featuring Natalie Cole
2010
Ring Christmas Bells
2009Ring Christmas Bells
2009
Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square featuring Sissel
2007Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square featuring Sissel
2007