William boyce composer biography papers

William Boyce (1711-1779)

Early Years

William Boyce was born in 1711 in Maiden Lane (now Skinners’ Lane) in the City of London.

His career as composer, editor, teacher, and performer.

To this end the book brings together all sources relevant to Boyce's biography, his career, and the reception history of his music, supported whenever necessary.

William Boyce was one of the foremost English composers of church music, known also for his symphonies and stage music, and as an organist and musical.

The following memoirs of William Boyce () were written by the music historian John Hawkins () and were first published as a prefix to the.

Musica Britannica 5; Two 18th century composers - William Boyce and John Field.

His exact date of birth is unknown but we do know that he was baptised on 11th September, 1711 at the church opposite his home: St. James’ Garlickhythe. As three, ten and eight days separate the respective births and baptisms of his brother and sisters, it is reasonable to assume that William Boyce was born at the beginning of September 1711.

The church of St.

James still stands today; just north-west of Southwark Bridge. It is sometimes referred to as ‘Wren’s Lantern’ on account of its shape and the amount of light admitted through its large number of windows.

William was the son John Boyce, a cabinet maker, and