Charles Vincent

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Alias: Charles John Vincent

Life

Born: 19 September 1852

Died: 23 February 1934

Biography

Charles John Vincent was born at Houghton-le-Spring, Durham, England. He studied music under his father Charles John Vincent, organist at St. Michael’s; was a chorister at Durham Cathedral, and studied organ under Philip Armes. From 1869–76 he served as organist at Monkwearmouth Parish Church. He then travelled to Leipzig, Germany, for two years, returning as organist at Tavistock Parish Church. From 1883–91, he played the organ at Christ Church, Hampstead. Afterwards, he examined for Trinity College, London. He taught harmony at Trinity College, London; was founder and editor of the “Organist and Choirmaster”; and founded the Vincent Music Publishing Co. He also founded the firm of Rogers, pianoforte makers. After retiring in the late 1920’s, he lived at Hendon. He was awarded Mus. Doc. Oxford.He wrote a number of textbooks and composed cantatas, organ pieces, piano pieces, small works for orchestra, works for solo strings, part songs, duets, and solo songs. He travelled to South Africa and Australia, and died at Monte Carlo, Monaco.

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List of choral works

Sacred works

Secular works

Partsongs for Mixed Voices

 
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Publications

His works include:

  • The Chant Book Companion
  • The Anglican Organist
  • Ruth, an oratorio

External links

hymntime.com