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Apr 22, 2024 · Samuel Wesley (born Feb. 24, 1766, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Eng.—died Oct. 11, 1837, London) was a composer and organist who helped introduce the music of J.S. Bach into England. The son of Charles Wesley, the hymn writer, and the nephew of John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, he began an oratorio, Ruth, at a young age and at age 11 ...
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Jun 17, 2021 · Learn the story of Samuel Wesley, John & Charles Wesley's dad. A clergyperson whose relationship with his congregation was troubled, he raised two men who would become founders of Methodism. Watch a video to learn more about John and Charles's mom Susanna.
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Samuel Wesley may refer to: Samuel Wesley (poet, died 1735) (1662–1735), English poet and churchman; Samuel Wesley (poet, died 1739) (1691–1739), English poet and churchman, son of the above; Samuel Wesley (composer, born 1766) (1766–1837), English organist and composer, grandson of Samuel Wesley (1662–1735)
Apr 22, 2024 · Samuel Sebastian Wesley (born Aug. 14, 1810, London—died April 19, 1876, Gloucester, Eng.) was a composer and organist, one of the most distinguished English church musicians of his time. The natural son of Samuel Wesley, he was a chorister of the Chapel Royal and held posts in London and at Exeter cathedral, Leeds Parish Church, Winchester ...
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He became a professor of organ at the Royal Academy of Music in 1850. Wesley started to compose religious music when he was 16. In all, he wrote 38 anthems and many hymns. He compiled 130 of his hymns into the 733 hymn collection he published, entitled The European Psalmist, 1870.
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Samuel Wesley was indisputably the greatest English organist of his day, and both in his extemporaneous playing and in his performance of the fugues of J.S. Bach and G.F. Handel he was unrivalled. His compositions were numerous and varied, and some are of the highest excellence.
Feb 22, 2016 · Learn about Samuel Wesley, a prodigy organist and pianist who revived Bach's music in Britain and wrote his own concertos and symphonies. Listen to some of his compositions and discover his musical legacy.
