The British Musical Biography

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Adams, Thomas

[E] Adams, Thomas, organist and composer,
was born at [London?], on Septembers, 1785.
He studied under Dr. T. Busby, and became
organist of Carlisle Chapel, Lambeth, 1802-14.
Organist of St. Paul, Deptford, 1814 ; of St.
George, Camberwell, 1824; and of St, Dun-
stan's, 1833. He died in London on Septem-
ber 5, 1858.

[W] Works. — A grand march and quick step,
composed for the regiment of loyal London
volunteers [1808]. Six fugues for organ or
pianoforte [1820]. Six voluntaries for the or-
gan [1820]. Grand organ piece [1824]. Three
voluntaries for the organ [1824]. Six organ
pieces [1825]. Three organ pieces [1835].
Fantasias, interludes, and transcriptions for
organ and pianoforte. Anthems and hymns.

[+] An organist of much celebrity in his day,
who was a very remarkable extempore player.

entry id: 2-R-17

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