About William Crotch
William Crotch (5 July 1775, Norwich, Norfolk – 29 December 1847) was an English composer and organist. Born in Norwich, Norfolk to a master carpenter he showed early musical talent as a child prodigy. The three and a half year old Master William Crotch was taken to London by his ambitious mother, where he not only played on the organ of the Chapel Royal in St James's Palace, but for King George III. The London Magazine of April 1779 records: "He appears to be fondest of solemn tunes and church musick, particularly the 104th Psalm.
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Psalm 47
Psalm 104: Praise the Lord, O my soul - 1989 Remastered Version
Psalm 41 "Blessed Is He That Considereth the Poor and Needy"
Unto Thee Lift I Up Mine Eyes (Psalm 123)
How Dear Are Thy Counsels
Crotch: Palestine: No. 26, Chorus, "Lo! star-led chiefs Assyrian odours bring"
Psalm 8 "O Lord Our Governor, How Excellent Is Thy Name in All the World"
Symphony In E Flat Major (Unifinished) II. Larghetto
Symphony In F I. Andante Larghetto
Symphony In F III. Molto Allegro
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