John Goss
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For other persons named John Goss, see John Goss (disambiguation).
Sir John Goss (December 27, 1800 - May 10, 1880) was an English organist and composer.
He was born in Fareham and studied under Thomas Attwood, whom he succeeded as organist at St. Paul's Cathedral in 1838. He was a contemporary of James Turle at Westminster Abbey. Goss's own pupils included Arthur Sullivan and Frederic Hymen Cowen. As a composer, he is best remembered for his Anglican church music and glees. His "Evening Service in E major" was very popular in its day but, to modern ears, now sounds very dated. This setting, however, is still sung at Westminster Abbey. His anthem "O Saviour of the World" is also widely performed, as are many of his Anglican chants.
Goss was knighted in 1872. He died in London.
[edit] External links
- Free scores by John Goss in the Choral Public Domain Library (ChoralWiki)
