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William Boyce

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English composer and organist (1711-1779)

MusiciansLived 1711 to 1779 · aged 67
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William Boyce was an English composer and organist. Like Beethoven later on, he became deaf but continued to compose. He knew Handel, Arne, Gluck, J. C. Bach, Abel, and a very young Mozart, all of whom respected his work.

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About this person

Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1711 to 1779 · aged 67
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25 languages

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