QUITO (Horsley)

Composer: Sir Wm. Horsley, 1774-1858

Born: November 15, 1774, Mayfair, London, England. Died: June 12, 1858, Kensington, London, England. Buried: Kensal Green Cemetery, London, England. Horsley studied music privately, then became organist of Ely Chapel, Holborn, London, in 1794. He assisted Dr. J. W. Callcott (who encouraged him in persevering at Glee-writing, at which he became successful) as organist of the Asylum for Female Orphans, and married Callcott’s daughter. He succeeded Callcott in 1802, holding that post 52 years. A difference of opinion with the Asylum Committee led to him being dismissed. In 1838 he also became organist of Charterhouse "at a salary of £70 and a room set apart and a fire provided when necessary for his use on those days upon which his dut… Go to person page >

Tune Information

Title: QUITO (Horsley)
Composer: Sir Wm. Horsley, 1774-1858
Meter: 8.8.8.8
Incipit: 54321 56543 32551
Key: E♭ Major
Copyright: Public Domain

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