Thomas Adams

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1785 – 1858

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Who was Thomas Adams?

Thomas Adams was an English organist and composer for organ.

Born in London, Adams studied under Thomas Busby and served as organist at several prominent London churches. His published organ works include many fugues, voluntaries, ninety interludes, and several variations on popular airs. He also wrote variations for piano and many anthems, hymns, and sacred songs. He was known for his skill in improvisation and for years was in charge of performances on Flight & Robson's Apollonicon.

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Born
Sep 5, 1785
London
Nationality
  • England
Died
Sep 15, 1858

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on July 23, 2013

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