Thomas Attwood

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Thomas Attwood (November 23, 1765–March 24, 1838) was an English composer and organist. The son of a musician in the royal band, Attwood was born in London. At the age of nine he became a chorister in the Chapel Royal. In 1783 he was sent to study abroad at the expense of the Prince of Wales (afterwards George IV), who had been favourably impressed by his skill at the harpsichord. After ending two years at Naples, Attwood proceeded to Vienna, where he became a favorite pupil of Mozart. On his return to London in 1787 he held for a short time an appointment as one of the chamber musicians to the Prince of Wales. In 1796 he was chosen organist of St Paul's Cathedral, and in the same year he was made composer to the Chapel Royal. His court connection was further confirmed by his appointment as musical instructor the to duchess of York, and afterwards to the princess of Wales. For the coronation of George IV. he composed the anthem I was Glad. The king, who had neglected him for some years on account of his connection with the princess of Wales, now restored him to favour, and in 1821 appointed him organist to his private chapel at Brighton. Soon after the institution of the Royal Academy of Music in 1823, Attwood was chosen to be one of the professors. He was also one of the original members of the Royal Philharmonic Society, founded in 1813. He wrote the anthem O Lord, Grant the King a Long Life, which was performed at the coronation of William IV, and he was composing a simil

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Choral Classics: Choral Classics from Cambridge

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Parish Anthems

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Westminster Abbey Choir and Ely Cathedral Choir: Choral Festival (A)

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Thomas Attwood Sonatina in G Major

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