The British Musical Biography

[E] Pyne, James Kendrick, organist and
composer, son of the preceding, born at Bath,
Ferbuary 5, 18 2. Studied under his father
and Dr. S. S. Wesley. Was organist of .\11

[+] Saints', Bath, when eleven ; and assistant to
Dr. Wesley at Winchester and Gloucester
Cathedrals. After holding appointments at
Cheltenham and other places, he was made
organist of Chichester Cathedral, in 1874 ;
and in 1875, he went to America, where
he remained about a year. He was then
appointed to Manchester Cathedral, and
later, organist of the Town Hall. Professor
of Manchester Royal College of Music, 189.3.
F.R.A M. He has given recitals in all parts
of the Kingdom, and is one of the most
brilliant organ players of the day. His
lectures on music, and on antique musical
instruments, of which he has a fine collection,
have been of educational value. He has also
contributed occasional articles to the musical
press. He is the composer of a Festival
Communion Service, with orchestra; Morning
and Evening Services ; songs ; pf. pieces ; etc.
MiNTON Pyne, his brother, was sometime
assistant-organist at Manchester Cathedral,
and, in 1881, appointed to St. Mark's, Phila-
delphia, U.S.A. He also was a pupil of Dr.
S. S. Wesley. His recitals in America gained
him a high reputation. In 1888, he was in
England, and gave a recital at Bath Abbey
Church. Miss Zoe Pyne, a sister, is a violin-
ist, and studied at R.C.M. Slie has given
successful concerts at Bath (ISSS), and Lon-
don, etc.

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