Samuel Wesley (1766-1837), English Organist, Composer and Scholar

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To Methodists the world over, mention of the name Wesley invokes images of the founder of Methodism, John Wesley. John is certainly the most famous member of the illustrious Wesley family, but there were also several important musicians. In the musical world of early 19th-century England, the name Samuel Wesley (1766-1837) was synonymous with excellence in composition, organ performance and musicological scholarship. He has been widely cited as the last important composer in the field of early English organ music, the greatest British organist of the day, and as having been instrumental in bringing about a revival of the works of J. S. Bach in England. Since a full study of the life and works of Samuel Wesley would necessarily be book-length, this paper will focus on just two aspects of his life. The first of these will be an examination of Wesley's role in the introduction of the works of J. S. Bach to England. The second will be a study of the organ world of early 19th century England and Wesley's place in it. Descriptions of the type of organ being built at the time, the music written for it, and Wesley's own compositions for the organ will be included. An analysis of his Voluntary Opus 6, No.10 will conclude the study.
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1997-03-00