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Herbert Howells
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Charles Villiers Stanford
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Sir Charles Villiers Stanford (September 30, 1852 – 29 March 1924) was an Irish composer. Stanford was born in Dublin, the only son of John… read moreSir Charles Villiers Stanford (September 30, 1852 – 29 March 1924) was an Irish composer. Stanford was born in Dublin, the only son of John Stanford, examiner in the Court of Chancery (Dublin) and clerk of the Crown, County Meath. Both p… read moreSir Charles Villiers Stanford (September 30, 1852 – 29 March 1924) was an Irish composer. Stanford was born in Dublin, the only son of John Stanford, examiner in the Court of Chancery (Dublin) and clerk of the Crown, County Meath. Both parents were accomplished amateur musicians; his father sang … read more -
John Stainer
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Sir John Stainer (London, 6 June 1840 – Verona, 31 March 1901) was an English composer and organist whose music, though not generally great… read moreSir John Stainer (London, 6 June 1840 – Verona, 31 March 1901) was an English composer and organist whose music, though not generally greatly admired today (with the possible exception of The Crucifixion), was much performed during his l… read moreSir John Stainer (London, 6 June 1840 – Verona, 31 March 1901) was an English composer and organist whose music, though not generally greatly admired today (with the possible exception of The Crucifixion), was much performed during his lifetime. His work as choir trainer and organist, however, se… read more -
George Dyson
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Sir George Dyson (1883–1964) was a well-known English musician and composer. His son is the physicist Freeman Dyson and his grandchildren a… read moreSir George Dyson (1883–1964) was a well-known English musician and composer. His son is the physicist Freeman Dyson and his grandchildren are Freeman's children the science historian George Dyson and his sister Esther Dyson. He was … read moreSir George Dyson (1883–1964) was a well-known English musician and composer. His son is the physicist Freeman Dyson and his grandchildren are Freeman's children the science historian George Dyson and his sister Esther Dyson. He was born in Halifax, Yorkshire on May 28, 1883 and died in Winch… read more -
Samuel Wesley
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Born in Bristol, England, he was the son of noted Methodist and hymn-writer Charles Wesley, the grandson of Samuel Wesley (a poet of the la… read moreBorn in Bristol, England, he was the son of noted Methodist and hymn-writer Charles Wesley, the grandson of Samuel Wesley (a poet of the late Stuart period) and the nephew of John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist church. Samuel infor… read moreBorn in Bristol, England, he was the son of noted Methodist and hymn-writer Charles Wesley, the grandson of Samuel Wesley (a poet of the late Stuart period) and the nephew of John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist church. Samuel informed his mother of his philosophical conviction that his marr… read more -
Edgar Leslie Bainton
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Edgar Leslie Bainton (1880-1956) was a British composer, best known for his church music, who lived in Australia during the latter part of … read moreEdgar Leslie Bainton (1880-1956) was a British composer, best known for his church music, who lived in Australia during the latter part of his life. His most famous work is the hymn "And I saw a new heaven". View wikiEdgar Leslie Bainton (1880-1956) was a British composer, best known for his church music, who lived in Australia during the latter part of his life. His most famous work is the hymn "And I saw a new heaven". View wiki -
Herbert Sumsion
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Herbert Whitton Sumsion CBE (1899 – 1995) was an English organist and composer. View wikiHerbert Whitton Sumsion CBE (1899 – 1995) was an English organist and composer. View wikiHerbert Whitton Sumsion CBE (1899 – 1995) was an English organist and composer. View wiki -
William Crotch
577 listeners
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John Ireland
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John Nicholson Ireland (13 August 1879 – 12 June 1962) was an English composer. Ireland was born in Bowdon, near Altrincham, Manchester, … read moreJohn Nicholson Ireland (13 August 1879 – 12 June 1962) was an English composer. Ireland was born in Bowdon, near Altrincham, Manchester, into a family of Scottish descent and some cultural distinction. His parents died soon after he ha… read moreJohn Nicholson Ireland (13 August 1879 – 12 June 1962) was an English composer. Ireland was born in Bowdon, near Altrincham, Manchester, into a family of Scottish descent and some cultural distinction. His parents died soon after he had entered the Royal College of Music at the age of 14. He st… read more