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James Harcourt

1818 – 1883

British composer

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About James Harcourt

Lived 1818 – 1883 (aged 64–65). James Harcourt was a British composer.

James Harcourt (27 October 1818 - 1883) was an English organist and composer.

Education

He was apprenticed to Alfred Pettet at St Peter Mancroft in Norwich, and succeeded him in 1851.

He was also Conductor of Norwich Choral Society.

Appointments

Organist of St Stephen's Church, Norwich 1837 - 1839 Organist of St Peter Mancroft 1851 - 1877 Organist of Wymondham Abbey 1880 - 1881

Compositions

Sonata for Violin (or Concertina) and Pianoforte 1861 Andante 1862 Three Organ Movements 1863

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Important facts

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped James Harcourt's

Frequently asked questions

Who was James Harcourt?

British composer (1818–1883)

When was James Harcourt born?

James Harcourt was born on 27 October 1818.

When did James Harcourt die?

James Harcourt died in 1883.

What was James Harcourt's occupation?

James Harcourt was a composer.

What nationality was James Harcourt?

James Harcourt was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Harcourt

· Wikidata: Q6135523

· DBpedia: James Harcourt (organist)

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