Raynor Taylor (1747-1825)
- Sonata in D Major from
'Six sonatas for the harpsichord or piano forte with an accompaniment for a violoncello' (c.1780)
Performers: John Mеtz (fortepiano); Barbara Bailеy-Mеtz (cello)
Further info: Six Sonatas
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English organist, teacher, composer and singer active in the USA. He
began his career as a chorister in the Chapel Royal, where anecdotal
evidence suggests that he sang at the funeral for George Frederick
Handel, allegedly falling into that composer’s grave. His main teacher
was Samuel Arnold, under whose patronage he became director at the
Sadler’s Wells theatre and at the Marlyebone concerts. He also held the
post of organist at the church in Chelmsford. In 1792 he followed his
pupil Alexander Reinagle to the United States, where he settled in
Baltimore and Annapolis before moving to Philadelphia in 1795. There he
obtained the post of organist at St. Peter’s Church, although he also
contributed to the public concerts and the Chestnut Street theatre
productions. He helped found the Musical Fund Society in 1820 and served
as one of its directors. As a performer he was noted for his organ
improvisations as well as for his renditions of comic theatre songs. His
works include 26 operas, at least three symphonies, and a number of
keyboard works, including a divertimento. He was noted for his facile
abilities to create memorable melodies.
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