Wesley, Dr Samuel Sebastian. Mus.B ... Organist of St ... Giles’s ... 1829-31 ... 1832-35 ... Cathedral 1849-65 ... Considered one of the finest performers in England. Competed with W ... Conducted the Three Choirs Festivals ... Composed church music ... songs ... Was an advocate of reform in cathedral music. Third son of Samuel Wesley. b ... d ... (49 of 136 words)

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