William Boyce (1711-1779)
- Symphony in d from 'Eight symphonys in eight parts, six for
violins, hoboys, or german flutes, and two for violins, french horns and
trumpets, with a bass for the violoncello and harpsicord ... opera
seconda' (1760)
Performers: Festival Strings Lucerne; Rudolf Baumgartner (1917-2002,
conductor)
Further info: Concertos Nos. 4 And 5 / 3 Symphonies In 8 Parts
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English composer and organist. His earliest musical education was as a
chorister at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, after which he was a
student of Johann Pepusch and Maurice Greene. In 1734 he obtained his
first position as an organist at the Oxford Chapel, and in 1736 he
became a composer for the Chapel Royal. By 1755 he was well known for
his stage works, including the 1740 masque Peleus and Thetis and The
Chaplet, a favorite pastoral opera from 1749. In 1755 he was appointed
as master of the King’s Musick, and three years later organist of the
Chapel Royal. Shortly thereafter he was forced to retreat from official
duties owing to increasing deafness, and instead concentrated upon
finishing the compendium Cathedral Music begun by his teacher Greene.
This volume of Anglican Church services from all ages is still partially
in use. His other music includes eight symphonies derived from stage
works, 50 or more cantatas and odes, 60 anthems, 12 trio sonatas, 12
overtures or small symphonies, five complete Anglican services, two
oratorios (including David’s Lamentation over Saul and Jonathan from
1736), and a host of incidental music and keyboard voluntaries.
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