The British Musical Biography

[E] Payne, Richard, amateur organist and
conductor, born at BirmiDgham in 1843. He
had great talent for music, but adopted a
business career, which led him to reside in
London for some years. In 1874, he was
appointed organist and conductor of the
Psalmody class at Union Clhapel, Islington,
and was also conductor of the Borough of
Hackney Choral Society, which gave the
first performance in England of Bach's
" Magnificat," May 19, 1874. Returning to
Birmirigliam, he became organist of St.
Luke's Church, 1876, and later of the Church
of the Redeemer, Edgbaston. He was hon.
conductor of the Birmingham Kyrle Choir
from its formation until his death, at Bir-
mingham, July 10, 1884. He was self-taught
in music, and composed a Pf. Trio and
some vocal music ; also contributed articles
to the Mtisical Record (1874) and Musical
Standard (1882). He was succeeded in his
organ appointment by his son, a clever
amateur.

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