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William Boyce
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| William Boyce is among the most important English composers of the late Baroque period, 25 years younger than , whom he outlived by twenty years; he was a rival of Arne and in 1757 became Master of the King's Music.His works include a variety of music for both church and theatre.
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| Boyce's instrumental music includes a set of Eight Symphonies in eight parts, published in 1760, compositions that reflect the changing tastes of the time. His set of Twelve Trio Sonatas followed a fashion that had started with Corelli in the previous century and was now coming to an end.MIDI FILE - Symphony No.1
in B major (complete) (3'34'') His church music still retains a place in Anglican cathedral repertoire, strengthened by the appearance of his collected Cathedral Music.
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The Operas of William Boyce |