Samuel Wesley

English organist and composer

Samuel Wesley - English organist and composer
Born

1766
259 years ago

Died

October 11th, 1837
188 years ago — 71 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United Kingdom

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An English organist and composer contributed significantly to the development of church music in the 18th and early 19th centuries. Served as an organist at several prominent churches, including the Durham Cathedral and the Chapel of the King's College. Composed various works, including hymns and anthems, which enhanced the liturgical music of the time. Wesley's compositions reflected the aesthetics of the period and included a range of sacred music that gained recognition.

Composed numerous hymns and anthems

Served as organist at Durham Cathedral

Contributed to church music in England

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