James Coward (composer)
(1824-1880)
English organist and composer
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James Coward (1824–1880) was an English organist and composer. Born in London on 25 January 1824, James and his brother William (1826–1878) were choristers in the Westminster Abbey. During the years 1857-80 James was organist in the Crystal Palace. From 1868-80 he was also organist to the St Magnus-the-Martyr church. He was renowned for his powers of improvisation on this instrument. Among his compositions are a full anthem "O Lord, correct me"; Ten glees for 4 and 5 voices (London, 1857); Ten glees (London, 1871); numerous songs, dart-songs etc.
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1880 (aged 55)
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