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==Life== | ==Life== | ||
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(summary) Samuel Sebastian Wesley was born in London, son of composer [[Samuel Wesley]] and named after his father and Johann Sebastian Bach. His grandfather was the hymn writer Charles Wesley and his great-uncle was theologian John Wesley, founder of the Methodist Church. As a child, he sang in the choir of the Chapel Royal and at St. Paul's Cathedral. He played the organ in several London churches and wrote music for melodramas in theatres. He became organist of Hereford Cathedral at age 22 and became focused on music for the Church. He trained at Oxford and held influential positions Exeter Cathedral, Leeds Parish Church, Winchester Cathedral, and Gloucester Cathedral. He was offered a knighthood but chose to be given money instead. His compositions are mostly anthems, organ music, and other church music, but they include some secular partsongs. | |||
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===Anthems and Introits=== | ===Anthems and Introits=== | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:46, 15 December 2023
"Wesley" redirects here. If you are looking for a different Wesley, see the disambiguation page.Life
Born: 14 August 1810
Died: 19 April 1876
Biography:
(summary) Samuel Sebastian Wesley was born in London, son of composer Samuel Wesley and named after his father and Johann Sebastian Bach. His grandfather was the hymn writer Charles Wesley and his great-uncle was theologian John Wesley, founder of the Methodist Church. As a child, he sang in the choir of the Chapel Royal and at St. Paul's Cathedral. He played the organ in several London churches and wrote music for melodramas in theatres. He became organist of Hereford Cathedral at age 22 and became focused on music for the Church. He trained at Oxford and held influential positions Exeter Cathedral, Leeds Parish Church, Winchester Cathedral, and Gloucester Cathedral. He was offered a knighthood but chose to be given money instead. His compositions are mostly anthems, organ music, and other church music, but they include some secular partsongs.
View the Wikipedia article on Samuel Sebastian Wesley.
Sacred choral music
Anthems and Introits
Canticles and services |
Anglican chants |
Other sacred music |
Hymn settings
Hymns
Secular choral music
Partsongs for Mixed Voices
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Publications
External links
Works by Samuel Sebastian Wesley in the Petrucci Music Library (IMSLP)