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Arnold, Samuel
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Biography relating to his hymn writing from CyberHymnal.
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Samuel had a prolific career as composer, organist, and scholar. He began as choir boy at the Chapel Royal, and by his twenties was writing successful operas such as The Maid of the Mill (1765 and playing the harpsichord at...Biography noting his musical abilities, his work in a variety of genres, and his editing from the Grove Concise Dictionary of Music entry at WQXR radio.
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Portrait and biography listing his influences, accomplishments, setbacks, and positions and offices. From Naxos.
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Composer The most prolific composer of the London stage of the late-eighteenth century, Samuel Arnold was also a popular composer for London's pleasure gardens. He wrote songs gratis for Vauxhall during the 1760s when he was establishing his reputation and all-sung...Biography by Robert Hoskins noting his accomplishments and setbacks. From Artaria.
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Samuel Arnold The most prolific composer of the London stage of the late-eighteenth century, Samuel Arnold was also a popular composer for London's pleasure gardens. He wrote songs gratis for Vauxhall during the 1760s when he was establishing his reputation and all-sung...