LEIGHTON (Greatorex)

Composer: Henry W. Greatorex

Henry Wellington Greatorex United Kingdom 1813-1858. Born at Burton upon Trent, England, he received a thorough musical education from his father, Thomas Greatorex, who was for many years organist of Westminster Abbey, and conductor of the London concerts of ancient music. Henry became a composer, author, compiler, editor, and arranger of music. He emigrated to the U.S. In 1839. In 1849 he married artist Eliza Pratt, and they had four children: Elizabeth, Kathleen, Thomas, and Francis Henry. Prior to settling in New York City as a music teacher and organist at Calvary Church, he played at churches in Hartford, CT, including Center Church and St Johns Episcopal Church in West Hartford, CT. He frequently sang in oratorios and concerts.… Go to person page >

Tune Information

Title: LEIGHTON (Greatorex)
Composer: Henry W. Greatorex (1849)
Meter: 6.6.8.6
Incipit: 33212 35543 21556
Copyright: Public Domain

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Media

The Cyber Hymnal #4234
Text: My God! Permit My Tongue
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The Cyber Hymnal #10544
Text: Laborers Of Christ, Arise
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The Cyber Hymnal #4234

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The Cyber Hymnal #10544

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