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John Alcock (11 April 1715, London – 23 February 1806) was an English organist and composer. He wrote instrumental music, glees and much church music. ==Career== He was a pupil of John Stanley at St. Paul's Cathedral, and he earned a doctorate in music at the University of Oxford in 1766. Much detail of his life is included in his semi-autobiographical novel, ''The Life Of Miss Fanny Brown'' published under the pseudonym John Piper in 1771. He also held a position as private organist to the Earl of Donegall. He was: *Organist of St Andrew's Church, Plymouth 1737–1741 *Organist of St Laurence's Church, Reading 1741–1750 *Organist of Lichfield Cathedral 1750–1761 *Organist of Sutton Coldfield Parish Church 1761–1786 *Organist of St. Editha's Church, Tamworth 1766–1790〔Cathedral Organists, John E. West, London, Novello and Company, 1899.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア(Wikipedia)』 ■ウィキペディアで「John Alcock (organist)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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