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1711–79 English composer A Londoner, Boyce was a chorister at St Paul’s and a pupil of Maurice Greene (1696–1755) and J. C. Pepusch (1667–1752). He held posts as organist, notably at the Chapel Royal, and became Master of the King’s Musick in 1755. In that capacity he composed many court odes; he also wrote sacred music and stage ...

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• Late Baroque
• Opera

1711–79, English Boyce trained as a choirboy at St Paul’s Cathedral, and between 1734 and 1768 he held organist posts. He is most regarded for his symphonies, trio sonatas and church anthems. Although the composition of music for the theatre was not a dominant part of his career, Boyce was a skilful composer who was more consistent ...

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• Late Baroque
• Opera

in 1751. In 1773, she and her husband settled in Venice, where both of their daughters trained as singers. Introduction | Late Baroque | Opera Personalities | William Boyce | Late Baroque | Opera ...

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the crooks deceive their landlady into thinking they are innocently and delicately playing chamber music by putting on a record of the minuet. Introduction | Classical Era | Classical Personalities | William Boyce | Classical Era | Classical ...