born in London
Chapel Royal Chorister
served as a Page to the Prince of Wales
studied in Naples and with Mozart in Vienna
arranged comic opera pastiches
founded the Philharmonic Society in 1796
composed 5 Anglican Services, 18 Anthems, 4 Kyrie/Sanctus pairs, catches, glees, musical comedies
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Notable Composition
Come, holy ghost-small anthem, for SATB choir, soloist, and organ46