William Gardiner (English composer)

This article is about the 19th century English composer. For the 21st century Australian composer, see William Gardiner (Australian composer).

William Gardiner (Leicester, 15 March 1770 – 16 November 1853) was an English composer who is best known for his hymns. He published two collections of his works: Sacred Melodies (1808) and Music and Friends (1836).[1] Gardiner's promotion of Ludwig van Beethoven led to the first performances of Beethoven's music in England in 1794.[2][3]

References

  1. ↑ William Gardiner at the Cyber Hymnal
  2. ↑ The Harvard University Hymn Book' Page 493 0674026969 2007 English composer William Gardiner was a stocking manufacturer and amateur musician whose enthusiastic support for the works of Ludwig van Beethoven led to the first performances of Beethoven's music in England in 1794."
  3. ↑ Herbert B. Turner, William F. Biddle - Church hymns and tunes Page xvii 1909 - Guide to the Pilgrim Hymnal Page 8 "William Gardiner (1770-1853), musical amateur, composer, author, editor, was the son of a Leicester hosiery "


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