(b c 1757; d London, 16 May 1798). English composer. A pupil of Webbe, he was a Roman Catholic and organist of the Spanish Embassy chapel. He is notable chiefly as a composer of glees, catches and other partsongs, of which he wrote nearly 100; he won eight Catch Club prizes and produced polished, graceful and sometimes original pieces. He also wrote masses, motets and vocal and instrumental tutors.

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