The British Musical Biography

[E] Lunn, Rev. John Robert, clergyman
and composer, born at Cleeve Prior, Worces-
ter, March 8, 1831. His father removing to
Birmingham in 1834, the son began receiving
instruction in organ playing from G. Hollins
in 1835, and piano lessons from W. H. Shar-
man in 1836. He opened an organ at Cleeve
Prior in 1838, and generally displayed remark-
able musical talent. Educated at King
Edward VI. Grammar School ; was organist
of Edgbaston Parish Church, 1846-7. Heard
first performance of " Elijah," and that given
in April, 1847, when he wrote down the music
of " Cast thy burden " as it was being sung,
and received a letter of commendation from
Mendelssohn, perhaps the last he penned in
England. Entered Cambridge University,
1849, gaining various scholarships. Grad-
uated B.A. (fourth wrangler) 1853 ; M.A.,
1856. Ordained Deacon, 1855 ; Priest, 1856.
Was Fellow, and Sadlerian Lecturer, St.
John's College ; Sometime President of the
University Musical Society, and frequently
appearing as pianist at the concerts, intro-
ducing Schumaiui's Concerto, March, 1862,
its first performance by an Englishman.
Appointed vicar of Marton-cum-Grafton,
Yorks., 1863. At the consecration of the new
church, January 11, 1876, Schubert's Mass
in F was performed, probably for the first
time in an Anglican church {vide Joseph
Short). Has given lectures on musical sub-
jects in several places, and also pianoforte
recitals, doing much to make known the
works of J. S. Bach.

[W] Works. — Oratorio, St. Paulinus of York
(1892, MS.) ; Two Motets, for two choirs and
organ ; Motet, Heaven is my throne, eight-
part chorus (MS.) ; Service in E, for Holy
Eucharist, King's Chapel, Cambridge, Novem-
ber 1, 1861, published. Te Deum and
Benedictus in E, for two choirs and organ,
Cambridge, 1862. Priest's part for Aylward's
Responses; Hymn tunes, etc. Arrangements
for pf., 4 hands and harmonium, of Bennett's
Woman of Samaria, and other works ; Organ
arrangements, etc. Contributions to Smith's
Dictionary of Christian Antiquity, Church
Times, etc. Memoir of Caleb Parnham,
Rector of Ufford, Surtees Society, 1880.

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