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Maurice Greene (composer)

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Maurice Greene (12 August 1696 – 1 December 1755) was an English composer and organist. [1]

29 relations: Anglicanism, Anthem, Chapel Royal, Charles King (composer), Choirboy, Composer, Edmund Spenser, Hearken Unto Me Ye Holy Children, James Nares, Jeremiah Clarke, John Eccles (composer), John Jones (organist), John Randall (organist), London, Master of the Queen's Music, Music director, Neapolitan chord, Opera, Oratorio, Organ (music), Organist, Professor of Music (Cambridge), Richard Brind, Sonnet, St Paul's Cathedral, Thomas Tudway, University of Cambridge, William Boyce (composer), William Croft.

Anglicanism

Anglicanism is a Western Christian tradition that evolved out of the practices, liturgy and identity of the Church of England following the Protestant Reformation.

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Anthem

An anthem is a musical composition of celebration, usually used as a symbol for a distinct group, particularly the national anthems of countries.

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Chapel Royal

In both the United Kingdom and Canada, a Chapel Royal refers not to a building but to a distinct body of priests and singers who explicitly serve the spiritual needs of the sovereign.

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Charles King (composer)

Charles King (1687 – 17 March 1748) was an English composer and musician of the 17th and 18th centuries who at one time held the post of Almoner and Master of Choristers for St. Paul's Cathedral under John Blow and Jeremiah Clarke.

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Choirboy

A choirboy is a boy member of a choir, also known as a treble.

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Composer

A composer (Latin ''compōnō''; literally "one who puts together") is a musician who is an author of music in any form, including vocal music (for a singer or choir), instrumental music, electronic music, and music which combines multiple forms.

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Edmund Spenser

Edmund Spenser (1552/1553 – 13 January 1599) was an English poet best known for The Faerie Queene, an epic poem and fantastical allegory celebrating the Tudor dynasty and Elizabeth I. He is recognized as one of the premier craftsmen of nascent Modern English verse, and is often considered one of the greatest poets in the English language.

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Hearken Unto Me Ye Holy Children

"Hearken Unto Me, Ye Holy Children" is an anthem composed by Maurice Greene in 1728.

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James Nares

James Nares (19 April 1715 – 10 February 1783) was an English composer of mostly sacred vocal works, though he also composed for the harpsichord and organ.

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Jeremiah Clarke

Jeremiah Clarke (c. 1674 – 1 December 1707) was an English baroque composer and organist, best known for his ''Trumpet Voluntary,'' a popular piece often played at wedding ceremonies.

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John Eccles (composer)

John Eccles (1668 – 12 January 1735) was an English composer.

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John Jones (organist)

John Jones (1728–1796) was an English organist, who served at the St Paul's Cathedral.

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John Randall (organist)

John Randall (1715–1799) was an English organist and academic.

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London

London is the capital and most populous city of England and the United Kingdom.

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Master of the Queen's Music

Master of the Queen's Music (or Master of the King's Music, or earlier Master of the King's Musick) is a post in the Royal Household of the Sovereign of the United Kingdom.

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Music director

A music director, musical director, or director of music may be the director of an orchestra or concert band, the director of music for a film, the director of music at a radio station, the head of the music department in a school, the coordinator of the musical ensembles in a university, college, or institution (but not usually the head of the academic music department), the head bandmaster of a military band, the head organist and choirmaster of a church, or an Organist and Master of the Choristers (a title given to a Director of Music at a cathedral, particularly in England).

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Neapolitan chord

In music theory, a Neapolitan chord (or simply a "Neapolitan") is a major chord built on the lowered (flatted) second (supertonic) scale degree.

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Opera

Opera (English plural: operas; Italian plural: opere) is a form of theatre in which music has a leading role and the parts are taken by singers.

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Oratorio

An oratorio is a large musical composition for orchestra, choir, and soloists.

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Organ (music)

In music, the organ (from Greek ὄργανον organon, "organ, instrument, tool") is a keyboard instrument of one or more pipe divisions or other means for producing tones, each played with its own keyboard, played either with the hands on a keyboard or with the feet using pedals.

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Organist

An organist is a musician who plays any type of organ.

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Professor of Music (Cambridge)

The Professorship of Music was founded in 1684, and is one of the oldest professorships at the University of Cambridge.

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Richard Brind

Richard Brind (died March 1718) was an English organist and minor composer of the 17th century.

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Sonnet

A sonnet is a poem in a specific form which originated in Italy; Giacomo da Lentini is credited with its invention.

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St Paul's Cathedral

St Paul's Cathedral, London, is an Anglican cathedral, the seat of the Bishop of London and the mother church of the Diocese of London.

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Thomas Tudway

Thomas Tudway (died 1726) was an English musician, Professor of Music at Cambridge.

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University of Cambridge

The University of Cambridge (informally Cambridge University)The corporate title of the university is The Chancellor, Masters, and Scholars of the University of Cambridge.

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William Boyce (composer)

William Boyce (baptised 11 September 1711 – d. 7 February 1779) was an English composer and organist.

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William Croft

William Croft (baptised 30 December 1678 – 14 August 1727) was an English composer and organist.

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maurice_Greene_(composer)

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