Jonathan Battishill

Composer

1738 – 1801

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Who was Jonathan Battishill?

Jonathan Battishill was an English composer, keyboard player, and concert tenor. He began his career as a composer writing theatre music but later devoted himself to working as an organist and composer for the Church of England. He is considered one of the outstanding 18th century English composers of church music and is best remembered today for his seven-part anthem Call to Remembrance, which has long survived in the repertoires of cathedral choirs.

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Born
May 1, 1738
London
Also known as
  • Battishill, Jonathan
Nationality
  • England
Died
Dec 10, 1801

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on July 23, 2013

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